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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.26, 323.91 and 134.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.26, 323.91 and 134.93 is: 202.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.26 : 323.91 = 134.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.26/323.91 = 134.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.26x = 323.91 × 134.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.26x = 43,703.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,703.56/216.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.09

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