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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.56, 323.56 and 134.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.56, 323.56 and 134.46 is: 201.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.56 : 323.56 = 134.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.56/323.56 = 134.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.56x = 323.56 × 134.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.56x = 43,504.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,504.26/215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.82

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