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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.45, 324.51 and 129.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.45, 324.51 and 129.69 is: 194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.45 : 324.51 = 129.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.45/324.51 = 129.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.45x = 324.51 × 129.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.45x = 42,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,085.70/216.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.44

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