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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 323.55 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 323.55 and 134.61 is: 201.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 323.55 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/323.55 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 323.55 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 43,553.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,553.07/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.75

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