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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.96, 324.17 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.96, 324.17 and 134.87 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.96 : 324.17 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.96/324.17 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.96x = 324.17 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.96x = 43,720.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,720.81/215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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