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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.31, 323.28 and 133.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.31, 323.28 and 133.91 is: 201.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.31 : 323.28 = 133.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.31/323.28 = 133.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.31x = 323.28 × 133.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.31x = 43,288.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,288.81/215.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.05

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