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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.42, 323.20 and 192.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.42, 323.20 and 192.45 is: 288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.42 : 323.20 = 192.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.42/323.20 = 192.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.42x = 323.20 × 192.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.42x = 62,199.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,199.47/215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.74

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