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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.43, 323.01 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.43, 323.01 and 93.75 is: 140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.43 : 323.01 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.43/323.01 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.43x = 323.01 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.43x = 30,282.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,282.19/215.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.57

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