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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.39, 322.99 and 119.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.39, 322.99 and 119.09 is: 178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.39 : 322.99 = 119.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.39/322.99 = 119.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.39x = 322.99 × 119.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.39x = 38,464.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,464.88/215.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.58

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