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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 323.09 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 323.09 and 134.66 is: 201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 323.09 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/323.09 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 323.09 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 43,507.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,507.94/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.65

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