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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.90, 325.48 and 130.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.90, 325.48 and 130.45 is: 195.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.90 : 325.48 = 130.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.90/325.48 = 130.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.90x = 325.48 × 130.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.90x = 42,456.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,456.59/216.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.74

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