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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.50, 322.80 and 134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.50, 322.80 and 134.14 is: 200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.50 : 322.80 = 134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.50/322.80 = 134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.50x = 322.80 × 134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.50x = 43,300.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,300.39/215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.93

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