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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.39, 323.10 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.39, 323.10 and 119.81 is: 179.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.39 : 323.10 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.39/323.10 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.39x = 323.10 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.39x = 38,710.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,710.61/215.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.72

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