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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.70, 322.79 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.70, 322.79 and 134.58 is: 201.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.70 : 322.79 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.70/322.79 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.70x = 322.79 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.70x = 43,441.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,441.08/215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.40

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