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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.29, 323 and 99.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.29, 323 and 99.67 is: 149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.29 : 323 = 99.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.29/323 = 99.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.29x = 323 × 99.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.29x = 32,193.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,193.41/215.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.54

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