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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.37, 323.05 and 93.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.37, 323.05 and 93.46 is: 140.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.37 : 323.05 = 93.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.37/323.05 = 93.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.37x = 323.05 × 93.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.37x = 30,191.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,191.79/215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.19

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