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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.06, 323.55 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.06, 323.55 and 134.66 is: 201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.06 : 323.55 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.06/323.55 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.06x = 323.55 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.06x = 43,567.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,567.63/216.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.65

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