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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.95, 324.68 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.95, 324.68 and 134.73 is: 201.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.95 : 324.68 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.95/324.68 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.95x = 324.68 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.95x = 43,743.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,743.46/216.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.63

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