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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.98, 325.33 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.98, 325.33 and 135.64 is: 203.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.98 : 325.33 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.98/325.33 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.98x = 325.33 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.98x = 44,128.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,128.59/216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.38

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