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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.02, 322.60 and 128.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.02, 322.60 and 128.34 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.02 : 322.60 = 128.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.02/322.60 = 128.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.02x = 322.60 × 128.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.02x = 41,402.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,402.48/215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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