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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.50, 324.90 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.50, 324.90 and 130.01 is: 195.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.50 : 324.90 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.50/324.90 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.50x = 324.90 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.50x = 42,238.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,238.62/216.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.10

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