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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.80, 323.82 and 134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.80, 323.82 and 134.68 is: 202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.80 : 323.82 = 134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.80/323.82 = 134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.80x = 323.82 × 134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.80x = 43,612.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,612.08/215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.09

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