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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.69, 324.81 and 129.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.69, 324.81 and 129.81 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.69 : 324.81 = 129.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.69/324.81 = 129.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.69x = 324.81 × 129.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.69x = 42,163.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,163.59/216.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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