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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.26, 322.65 and 93.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.26, 322.65 and 93.38 is: 139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.26 : 322.65 = 93.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.26/322.65 = 93.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.26x = 322.65 × 93.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.26x = 30,127.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,127.44/215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.96

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