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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.44, 322.64 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.44, 322.64 and 134.04 is: 200.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.44 : 322.64 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.44/322.64 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.44x = 322.64 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.44x = 43,246.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,246.67/215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.74

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