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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.38, 323.57 and 128.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.38, 323.57 and 128.94 is: 193.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.38 : 323.57 = 128.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.38/323.57 = 128.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.38x = 323.57 × 128.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.38x = 41,721.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,721.12/215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.71

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