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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.71, 324.87 and 129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.71, 324.87 and 129.93 is: 194.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.71 : 324.87 = 129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.71/324.87 = 129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.71x = 324.87 × 129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.71x = 42,210.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,210.36/216.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.78

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