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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.75, 325.19 and 135.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.75, 325.19 and 135.49 is: 203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.75 : 325.19 = 135.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.75/325.19 = 135.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.75x = 325.19 × 135.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.75x = 44,060.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,060.33/216.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.28

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