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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.15, 322.83 and 93.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.15, 322.83 and 93.49 is: 140.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.15 : 322.83 = 93.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.15/322.83 = 93.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.15x = 322.83 × 93.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.15x = 30,180.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,180.57/215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.28

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