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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 322.96 and 134.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 322.96 and 134.24 is: 200.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 322.96 = 134.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/322.96 = 134.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 322.96 × 134.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 43,354.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,354.15/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.94

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