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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.88, 325.82 and 130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.88, 325.82 and 130.44 is: 195.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.88 : 325.82 = 130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.88/325.82 = 130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.88x = 325.82 × 130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.88x = 42,499.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,499.96/216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.96

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