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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.79, 323.80 and 133.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.79, 323.80 and 133.64 is: 200.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.79 : 323.80 = 133.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.79/323.80 = 133.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.79x = 323.80 × 133.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.79x = 43,270.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,270.34/215.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.53

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