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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.98, 325.48 and 88.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.98, 325.48 and 88.73 is: 133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.98 : 325.48 = 88.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.98/325.48 = 88.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.98x = 325.48 × 88.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.98x = 28,880.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,880.96/216.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.10

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