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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.02, 321.75 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.02, 321.75 and 133.66 is: 200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.02 : 321.75 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.02/321.75 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.02x = 321.75 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.02x = 43,005.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,005.11/215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.01

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