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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.61, 324.81 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.61, 324.81 and 135.37 is: 202.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.61 : 324.81 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.61/324.81 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.61x = 324.81 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.61x = 43,969.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,969.94/216.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.99

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