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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.09, 322.53 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.09, 322.53 and 122.41 is: 183.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.09 : 322.53 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.09/322.53 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.09x = 322.53 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.09x = 39,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,480.90/215.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.56

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