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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.78, 324.30 and 130.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.78, 324.30 and 130.12 is: 194.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.78 : 324.30 = 130.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.78/324.30 = 130.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.78x = 324.30 × 130.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.78x = 42,197.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,197.92/216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.66

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