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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 323.19 and 134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 323.19 and 134.82 is: 202.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 323.19 = 134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/323.19 = 134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 323.19 × 134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 43,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,572.48/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.23

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