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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.55, 322.88 and 133.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.55, 322.88 and 133.10 is: 199.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.55 : 322.88 = 133.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.55/322.88 = 133.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.55x = 322.88 × 133.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.55x = 42,973.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,973.05/215.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.36

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