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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.13, 322.87 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.13, 322.87 and 134.04 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.13 : 322.87 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.13/322.87 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.13x = 322.87 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.13x = 43,277.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,277.49/215.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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