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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.86, 323.39 and 134.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.86, 323.39 and 134.86 is: 202.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.86 : 323.39 = 134.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.86/323.39 = 134.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.86x = 323.39 × 134.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.86x = 43,611.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,611.70/215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.04

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