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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.27, 322.44 and 189.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.27, 322.44 and 189.65 is: 284.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.27 : 322.44 = 189.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.27/322.44 = 189.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.27x = 322.44 × 189.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.27x = 61,150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,150.75/215.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.07

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