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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.00, 322.43 and 106.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.00, 322.43 and 106.86 is: 160.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.00 : 322.43 = 106.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.00/322.43 = 106.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.00x = 322.43 × 106.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.00x = 34,454.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,454.34/215.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.26

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