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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.63, 322.63 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.63, 322.63 and 134.09 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.63 : 322.63 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.63/322.63 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.63x = 322.63 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.63x = 43,259.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,259.51/215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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