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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.37, 322.89 and 93.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.37, 322.89 and 93.55 is: 140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.37 : 322.89 = 93.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.37/322.89 = 93.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.37x = 322.89 × 93.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.37x = 30,206.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,206.36/215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.25

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