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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.17, 322.58 and 133.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.17, 322.58 and 133.84 is: 200.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.17 : 322.58 = 133.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.17/322.58 = 133.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.17x = 322.58 × 133.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.17x = 43,174.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,174.39/215.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.65

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