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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.93, 325.40 and 131.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.93, 325.40 and 131.25 is: 196.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.93 : 325.40 = 131.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.93/325.40 = 131.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.93x = 325.40 × 131.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.93x = 42,708.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,708.09/216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.88

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