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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.14, 323 and 133.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.14, 323 and 133.72 is: 200.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.14 : 323 = 133.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.14/323 = 133.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.14x = 323 × 133.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.14x = 43,191.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,191.56/215.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.76

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