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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.56, 325.16 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.56, 325.16 and 135.16 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.56 : 325.16 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.56/325.16 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.56x = 325.16 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.56x = 43,946.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,946.32/216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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