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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 322.80 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 322.80 and 134.28 is: 201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 322.80 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/322.80 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 322.80 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 43,345.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,345.58/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.12

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