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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 322.76 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 322.76 and 93.52 is: 140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 322.76 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/322.76 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 322.76 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 30,184.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,184.52/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.21

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