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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.38, 323.11 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.38, 323.11 and 93.65 is: 140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.38 : 323.11 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.38/323.11 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.38x = 323.11 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.38x = 30,257.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,257.75/215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.48

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