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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.61, 324.51 and 135.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.61, 324.51 and 135.61 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.61 : 324.51 = 135.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.61/324.51 = 135.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.61x = 324.51 × 135.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.61x = 44,006.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,006.80/216.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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