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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.20, 324.81 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.20, 324.81 and 134.19 is: 201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.20 : 324.81 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.20/324.81 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.20x = 324.81 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.20x = 43,586.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,586.25/216.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.60

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