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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 323.46 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 323.46 and 193.80 is: 291.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 323.46 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/323.46 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 323.46 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 62,686.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,686.55/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.19

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