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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.68, 325.13 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.68, 325.13 and 119.25 is: 178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.68 : 325.13 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.68/325.13 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.68x = 325.13 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.68x = 38,771.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,771.16/216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.94

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