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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 324.12 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 324.12 and 134.48 is: 201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 324.12 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/324.12 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 324.12 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 43,587.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,587.66/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.91

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