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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 323.01 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 323.01 and 128.61 is: 192.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 323.01 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/323.01 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 323.01 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 41,542.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,542.32/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.97

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