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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.42, 323.14 and 119.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.42, 323.14 and 119.84 is: 179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.42 : 323.14 = 119.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.42/323.14 = 119.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.42x = 323.14 × 119.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.42x = 38,725.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,725.61/215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.77

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