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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.42, 322.66 and 183.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.42, 322.66 and 183.06 is: 274.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.42 : 322.66 = 183.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.42/322.66 = 183.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.42x = 322.66 × 183.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.42x = 59,066.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,066.14/215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.19

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