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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.94, 325.04 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.94, 325.04 and 135.52 is: 203.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.94 : 325.04 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.94/325.04 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.94x = 325.04 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.94x = 44,049.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,049.42/216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.05

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