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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 322.92 and 138.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 322.92 and 138.24 is: 207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 322.92 = 138.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/322.92 = 138.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 322.92 × 138.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 44,640.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,640.46/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.45

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