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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.64, 324.96 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.64, 324.96 and 125.44 is: 188.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.64 : 324.96 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.64/324.96 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.64x = 324.96 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.64x = 40,762.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,762.98/216.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.16

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