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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.82, 325.04 and 94.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.82, 325.04 and 94.99 is: 142.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.82 : 325.04 = 94.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.82/325.04 = 94.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.82x = 325.04 × 94.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.82x = 30,875.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,875.55/216.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.40

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