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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.96, 324.27 and 135.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.96, 324.27 and 135.17 is: 202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.96 : 324.27 = 135.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.96/324.27 = 135.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.96x = 324.27 × 135.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.96x = 43,829.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,829.95/215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.96

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