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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.26, 322.74 and 85.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.26, 322.74 and 85.18 is: 127.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.26 : 322.74 = 85.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.26/322.74 = 85.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.26x = 322.74 × 85.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.26x = 27,490.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,490.99/215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.71

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