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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.77, 325.15 and 135.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.77, 325.15 and 135.43 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.77 : 325.15 = 135.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.77/325.15 = 135.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.77x = 325.15 × 135.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.77x = 44,033.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,033.91/216.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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