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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.16, 321.93 and 133.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.16, 321.93 and 133.98 is: 200.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.16 : 321.93 = 133.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.16/321.93 = 133.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.16x = 321.93 × 133.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.16x = 43,132.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,132.18/215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.47

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