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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.05, 322.28 and 137.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.05, 322.28 and 137.97 is: 206.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.05 : 322.28 = 137.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.05/322.28 = 137.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.05x = 322.28 × 137.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.05x = 44,464.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,464.80/215.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.77

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