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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 321.84 and 194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 321.84 and 194.67 is: 291.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 321.84 = 194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/321.84 = 194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 321.84 × 194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 62,652.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,652.59/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.15

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