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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.59, 325.04 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.59, 325.04 and 134.19 is: 201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.59 : 325.04 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.59/325.04 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.59x = 325.04 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.59x = 43,616.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,616.45/216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.38

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