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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.44, 322.92 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.44, 322.92 and 93.76 is: 140.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.44 : 322.92 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.44/322.92 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.44x = 322.92 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.44x = 30,276.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,276.98/215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.54

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