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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.35, 324.51 and 129.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.35, 324.51 and 129.65 is: 194.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.35 : 324.51 = 129.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.35/324.51 = 129.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.35x = 324.51 × 129.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.35x = 42,072.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,072.72/216.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.47

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