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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.22, 321.97 and 193.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.22, 321.97 and 193.35 is: 289.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.22 : 321.97 = 193.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.22/321.97 = 193.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.22x = 321.97 × 193.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.22x = 62,252.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,252.42/215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.25

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