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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.36, 322.89 and 85.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.36, 322.89 and 85.25 is: 127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.36 : 322.89 = 85.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.36/322.89 = 85.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.36x = 322.89 × 85.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.36x = 27,526.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,526.86/215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.82

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