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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.86, 325.02 and 130.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.86, 325.02 and 130.25 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.86 : 325.02 = 130.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.86/325.02 = 130.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.86x = 325.02 × 130.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.86x = 42,334.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,334.67/216.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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