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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 322.23 and 191.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 322.23 and 191.97 is: 287.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 322.23 = 191.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/322.23 = 191.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 322.23 × 191.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 61,858.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,858.49/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.46

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