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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.08, 323.90 and 193.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.08, 323.90 and 193.67 is: 291.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.08 : 323.90 = 193.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.08/323.90 = 193.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.08x = 323.90 × 193.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.08x = 62,728.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,728.16/215.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.65

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