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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.28, 324.34 and 125

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.28, 324.34 and 125 is: 187.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.28 : 324.34 = 125 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.28/324.34 = 125/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.28x = 324.34 × 125
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.28x = 40,542.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,542.50/216.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.45

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