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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.77, 325.16 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.77, 325.16 and 144.12 is: 216.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.77 : 325.16 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.77/325.16 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.77x = 325.16 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.77x = 46,860.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,860.12/216.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.18

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