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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.90, 325.17 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.90, 325.17 and 135.63 is: 203.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.90 : 325.17 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.90/325.17 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.90x = 325.17 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.90x = 44,102.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,102.81/216.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.33

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