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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.55, 324.98 and 128.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.55, 324.98 and 128.90 is: 193.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.55 : 324.98 = 128.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.55/324.98 = 128.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.55x = 324.98 × 128.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.55x = 41,889.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,889.66/216.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.44

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