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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.92, 325.38 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.92, 325.38 and 119.46 is: 179.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.92 : 325.38 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.92/325.38 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.92x = 325.38 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.92x = 38,869.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,869.89/216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.19

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