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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.83, 325.26 and 99.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.83, 325.26 and 99.69 is: 149.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.83 : 325.26 = 99.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.83/325.26 = 99.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.83x = 325.26 × 99.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.83x = 32,425.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,425.17/216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.55

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