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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.36, 321.37 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.36, 321.37 and 192.28 is: 286.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.36 : 321.37 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.36/321.37 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.36x = 321.37 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.36x = 61,793.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,793.67/215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.94

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