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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.25, 323.41 and 138.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.25, 323.41 and 138.25 is: 207.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.25 : 323.41 = 138.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.25/323.41 = 138.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.25x = 323.41 × 138.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.25x = 44,711.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,711.43/215.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.72

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