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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.93, 325.57 and 114.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.93, 325.57 and 114.28 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.93 : 325.57 = 114.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.93/325.57 = 114.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.93x = 325.57 × 114.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.93x = 37,205.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,205.47/216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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