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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.13, 323.73 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.13, 323.73 and 134.80 is: 201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.13 : 323.73 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.13/323.73 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.13x = 323.73 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.13x = 43,638.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,638.80/216.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.91

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