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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215, 321.66 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215, 321.66 and 133.64 is: 199.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215 : 321.66 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215/321.66 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215x = 321.66 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215x = 42,986.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,986.64/215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.94

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