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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.17, 322.72 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.17, 322.72 and 93.40 is: 140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.17 : 322.72 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.17/322.72 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.17x = 322.72 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.17x = 30,141.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,141.01/215.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.08

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