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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.74, 325.27 and 86.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.74, 325.27 and 86.73 is: 130.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.74 : 325.27 = 86.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.74/325.27 = 86.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.74x = 325.27 × 86.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.74x = 28,210.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,210.23/216.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.16

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