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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 323.70 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 323.70 and 134.36 is: 201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 323.70 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/323.70 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 323.70 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 43,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,491.42/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.85

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