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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.18, 323.80 and 134.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.18, 323.80 and 134.78 is: 201.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.18 : 323.80 = 134.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.18/323.80 = 134.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.18x = 323.80 × 134.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.18x = 43,641.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,641.76/216.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.88

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