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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.64, 325.04 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.64, 325.04 and 131.20 is: 196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.64 : 325.04 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.64/325.04 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.64x = 325.04 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.64x = 42,645.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,645.25/216.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.85

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