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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.08, 322.77 and 93.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.08, 322.77 and 93.43 is: 140.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.08 : 322.77 = 93.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.08/322.77 = 93.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.08x = 322.77 × 93.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.08x = 30,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,154.55/215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.20

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