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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.51, 323.34 and 133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.51, 323.34 and 133.42 is: 200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.51 : 323.34 = 133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.51/323.34 = 133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.51x = 323.34 × 133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.51x = 43,140.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,140.98/215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.18

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