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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.95, 325.38 and 136.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.95, 325.38 and 136.31 is: 204.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.95 : 325.38 = 136.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.95/325.38 = 136.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.95x = 325.38 × 136.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.95x = 44,352.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,352.55/216.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.44

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