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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.05, 322.38 and 93.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.05, 322.38 and 93.25 is: 139.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.05 : 322.38 = 93.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.05/322.38 = 93.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.05x = 322.38 × 93.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.05x = 30,061.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,061.94/215.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.79

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