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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.74, 324.90 and 134.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.74, 324.90 and 134.52 is: 201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.74 : 324.90 = 134.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.74/324.90 = 134.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.74x = 324.90 × 134.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.74x = 43,705.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,705.55/216.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.65

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