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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.63, 324.90 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.63, 324.90 and 125.28 is: 187.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.63 : 324.90 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.63/324.90 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.63x = 324.90 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.63x = 40,703.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,703.47/216.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.89

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