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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.93, 325.52 and 86.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.93, 325.52 and 86.90 is: 130.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.93 : 325.52 = 86.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.93/325.52 = 86.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.93x = 325.52 × 86.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.93x = 28,287.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,287.69/216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.40

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