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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.16, 322.53 and 93.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.16, 322.53 and 93.30 is: 139.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.16 : 322.53 = 93.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.16/322.53 = 93.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.16x = 322.53 × 93.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.16x = 30,092.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,092.05/215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.86

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