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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.07, 323.80 and 134.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.07, 323.80 and 134.87 is: 202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.07 : 323.80 = 134.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.07/323.80 = 134.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.07x = 323.80 × 134.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.07x = 43,668.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,668.95/216.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.11

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