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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.99, 324.68 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.99, 324.68 and 130.41 is: 195.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.99 : 324.68 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.99/324.68 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.99x = 324.68 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.99x = 42,340.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,340.87/216.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.13

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