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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.40, 324.60 and 135.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.40, 324.60 and 135.13 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.40 : 324.60 = 135.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.40/324.60 = 135.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.40x = 324.60 × 135.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.40x = 43,863.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,863.20/216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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