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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.15, 322.43 and 97.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.15, 322.43 and 97.93 is: 146.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.15 : 322.43 = 97.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.15/322.43 = 97.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.15x = 322.43 × 97.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.15x = 31,575.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,575.57/215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.76

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