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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.18, 323.87 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.18, 323.87 and 128.13 is: 191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.18 : 323.87 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.18/323.87 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.18x = 323.87 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.18x = 41,496.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,496.82/216.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.95

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