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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 325.20 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 325.20 and 131.28 is: 196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 325.20 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/325.20 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 325.20 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 42,692.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,692.26/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.77

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