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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.29, 324.12 and 134.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.29, 324.12 and 134.89 is: 202.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.29 : 324.12 = 134.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.29/324.12 = 134.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.29x = 324.12 × 134.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.29x = 43,720.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,720.55/216.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.14

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