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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.20, 322.40 and 129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.20, 322.40 and 129.52 is: 194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.20 : 322.40 = 129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.20/322.40 = 129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.20x = 322.40 × 129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.20x = 41,757.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,757.25/215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.04

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