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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 322.99 and 134.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 322.99 and 134.19 is: 201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 322.99 = 134.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/322.99 = 134.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 322.99 × 134.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 43,341.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,341.69/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.41

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