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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.30, 323.40 and 189.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.30, 323.40 and 189.40 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.30 : 323.40 = 189.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.30/323.40 = 189.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.30x = 323.40 × 189.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.30x = 61,251.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,251.96/215.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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