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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.51, 324.61 and 135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.51, 324.61 and 135.11 is: 202.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.51 : 324.61 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.51/324.61 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.51x = 324.61 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.51x = 43,858.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,858.06/216.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.57

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