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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.63, 323.07 and 137.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.63, 323.07 and 137.55 is: 206.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.63 : 323.07 = 137.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.63/323.07 = 137.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.63x = 323.07 × 137.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.63x = 44,438.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,438.28/215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.09

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