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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.02, 322.56 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.02, 322.56 and 133.72 is: 200.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.02 : 322.56 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.02/322.56 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.02x = 322.56 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.02x = 43,132.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,132.72/215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.60

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