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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.63, 323.36 and 134.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.63, 323.36 and 134.42 is: 201.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.63 : 323.36 = 134.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.63/323.36 = 134.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.63x = 323.36 × 134.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.63x = 43,465.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,465.38/215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.58

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