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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.94, 323.82 and 134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.94, 323.82 and 134.67 is: 201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.94 : 323.82 = 134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.94/323.82 = 134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.94x = 323.82 × 134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.94x = 43,608.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,608.84/215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.95

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