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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.13, 322.56 and 119.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.13, 322.56 and 119.01 is: 178.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.13 : 322.56 = 119.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.13/322.56 = 119.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.13x = 322.56 × 119.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.13x = 38,387.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,387.87/215.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.44

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