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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.14, 324.75 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.14, 324.75 and 135.14 is: 203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.14 : 324.75 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.14/324.75 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.14x = 324.75 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.14x = 43,886.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,886.72/216.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.05

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