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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.70, 325.28 and 130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.70, 325.28 and 130.25 is: 195.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.70 : 325.28 = 130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.70/325.28 = 130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.70x = 325.28 × 130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.70x = 42,366.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,366.02/216.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.51

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