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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.75, 323.32 and 134.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.75, 323.32 and 134.56 is: 201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.75 : 323.32 = 134.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.75/323.32 = 134.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.75x = 323.32 × 134.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.75x = 43,505.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,505.94/215.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.65

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