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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.27, 322.72 and 93.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.27, 322.72 and 93.44 is: 140.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.27 : 322.72 = 93.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.27/322.72 = 93.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.27x = 322.72 × 93.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.27x = 30,154.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,154.96/215.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.08

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