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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.24, 322.08 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.24, 322.08 and 189.72 is: 283.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.24 : 322.08 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.24/322.08 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.24x = 322.08 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.24x = 61,105.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,105.02/215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.89

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