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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.94, 324.87 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.94, 324.87 and 130.18 is: 194.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.94 : 324.87 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.94/324.87 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.94x = 324.87 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.94x = 42,291.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,291.58/216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.95

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