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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.93, 325.38 and 86.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.93, 325.38 and 86.93 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.93 : 325.38 = 86.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.93/325.38 = 86.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.93x = 325.38 × 86.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.93x = 28,283.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,283.66/216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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