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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.10, 323.52 and 134.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.10, 323.52 and 134.74 is: 201.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.10 : 323.52 = 134.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.10/323.52 = 134.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.10x = 323.52 × 134.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.10x = 43,591.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,591.08/216.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.72

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