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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.40, 322.80 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.40, 322.80 and 87 is: 130.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.40 : 322.80 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.40/322.80 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.40x = 322.80 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.40x = 28,083.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,083.60/215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.38

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