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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.53, 325.20 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.53, 325.20 and 130.13 is: 195.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.53 : 325.20 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.53/325.20 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.53x = 325.20 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.53x = 42,318.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,318.28/216.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.44

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