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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215, 322.50 and 133.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215, 322.50 and 133.80 is: 200.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215 : 322.50 = 133.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215/322.50 = 133.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215x = 322.50 × 133.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215x = 43,150.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,150.50/215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.70

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