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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.81, 325.01 and 86.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.81, 325.01 and 86.74 is: 130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.81 : 325.01 = 86.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.81/325.01 = 86.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.81x = 325.01 × 86.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.81x = 28,190.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,190.77/216.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.03

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