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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.84, 324.09 and 135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.84, 324.09 and 135.20 is: 203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.84 : 324.09 = 135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.84/324.09 = 135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.84x = 324.09 × 135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.84x = 43,817.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,817.78/215.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.01

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