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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.96, 324.24 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.96, 324.24 and 135.14 is: 202.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.96 : 324.24 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.96/324.24 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.96x = 324.24 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.96x = 43,817.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,817.79/215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.90

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