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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.83, 325.20 and 79.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.83, 325.20 and 79.94 is: 119.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.83 : 325.20 = 79.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.83/325.20 = 79.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.83x = 325.20 × 79.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.83x = 25,996.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,996.49/216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.89

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