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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.37, 323.24 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.37, 323.24 and 93.69 is: 140.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.37 : 323.24 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.37/323.24 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.37x = 323.24 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.37x = 30,283.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,283.89/215.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.61

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