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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.25, 322.53 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.25, 322.53 and 192.30 is: 288.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.25 : 322.53 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.25/322.53 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.25x = 322.53 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.25x = 62,022.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,022.52/215.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.14

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