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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.36, 323.04 and 128.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.36, 323.04 and 128.73 is: 193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.36 : 323.04 = 128.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.36/323.04 = 128.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.36x = 323.04 × 128.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.36x = 41,584.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,584.94/215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.10

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