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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.26, 322.73 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.26, 322.73 and 99.63 is: 149.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.26 : 322.73 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.26/322.73 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.26x = 322.73 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.26x = 32,152.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,152.78/215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.37

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