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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.13, 322.17 and 133.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.13, 322.17 and 133.73 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.13 : 322.17 = 133.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.13/322.17 = 133.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.13x = 322.17 × 133.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.13x = 43,083.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,083.79/215.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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