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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215, 322.52 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215, 322.52 and 190.85 is: 286.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215 : 322.52 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215/322.52 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215x = 322.52 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215x = 61,552.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,552.94/215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.29

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