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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.77, 323.76 and 134.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.77, 323.76 and 134.59 is: 201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.77 : 323.76 = 134.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.77/323.76 = 134.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.77x = 323.76 × 134.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.77x = 43,574.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,574.86/215.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.95

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