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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.12, 323.97 and 134.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.12, 323.97 and 134.79 is: 202.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.12 : 323.97 = 134.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.12/323.97 = 134.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.12x = 323.97 × 134.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.12x = 43,667.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,667.92/216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.05

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