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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.24, 322.91 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.24, 322.91 and 93.52 is: 140.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.24 : 322.91 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.24/322.91 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.24x = 322.91 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.24x = 30,196.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,196.93/215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.30

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