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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.91, 324.78 and 135.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.91, 324.78 and 135.49 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.91 : 324.78 = 135.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.91/324.78 = 135.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.91x = 324.78 × 135.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.91x = 44,004.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,004.44/216.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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