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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.99, 325.61 and 134.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.99, 325.61 and 134.83 is: 202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.99 : 325.61 = 134.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.99/325.61 = 134.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.99x = 325.61 × 134.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.99x = 43,902.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,902.00/216.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.32

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