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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.40, 322.75 and 134.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.40, 322.75 and 134.07 is: 200.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.40 : 322.75 = 134.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.40/322.75 = 134.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.40x = 322.75 × 134.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.40x = 43,270.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,270.76/215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.89

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