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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.27, 322.98 and 119.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.27, 322.98 and 119.06 is: 178.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.27 : 322.98 = 119.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.27/322.98 = 119.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.27x = 322.98 × 119.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.27x = 38,454.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,454.00/215.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.63

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