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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.54, 325.01 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.54, 325.01 and 135.44 is: 203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.54 : 325.01 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.54/325.01 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.54x = 325.01 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.54x = 44,019.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,019.29/216.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.28

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