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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.27, 324.23 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.27, 324.23 and 129.51 is: 194.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.27 : 324.23 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.27/324.23 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.27x = 324.23 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.27x = 41,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,990.38/216.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.16

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