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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.01, 322.53 and 138.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.01, 322.53 and 138.45 is: 207.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.01 : 322.53 = 138.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.01/322.53 = 138.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.01x = 322.53 × 138.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.01x = 44,654.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,654.28/215.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.68

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