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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.92, 325.66 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.92, 325.66 and 136.10 is: 204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.92 : 325.66 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.92/325.66 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.92x = 325.66 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.92x = 44,322.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,322.33/216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.33

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