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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.26, 321.22 and 192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.26, 321.22 and 192.25 is: 286.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.26 : 321.22 = 192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.26/321.22 = 192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.26x = 321.22 × 192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.26x = 61,753.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,753.20/215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.88

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