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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.74, 323.76 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.74, 323.76 and 134.64 is: 202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.74 : 323.76 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.74/323.76 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.74x = 323.76 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.74x = 43,591.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,591.05/215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.05

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