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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.26, 322.60 and 93.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.26, 322.60 and 93.35 is: 139.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.26 : 322.60 = 93.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.26/322.60 = 93.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.26x = 322.60 × 93.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.26x = 30,114.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,114.71/215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.90

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