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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.44, 322.98 and 138.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.44, 322.98 and 138.43 is: 207.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.44 : 322.98 = 138.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.44/322.98 = 138.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.44x = 322.98 × 138.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.44x = 44,710.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,710.12/215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.53

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