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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.12, 322.14 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.12, 322.14 and 134.12 is: 200.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.12 : 322.14 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.12/322.14 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.12x = 322.14 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.12x = 43,205.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,205.42/215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.84

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