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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.14, 322.39 and 133.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.14, 322.39 and 133.74 is: 200.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.14 : 322.39 = 133.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.14/322.39 = 133.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.14x = 322.39 × 133.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.14x = 43,116.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,116.44/215.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.41

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