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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.78, 325.38 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.78, 325.38 and 130.20 is: 195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.78 : 325.38 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.78/325.38 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.78x = 325.38 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.78x = 42,364.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,364.48/216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.43

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