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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.44, 323.20 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.44, 323.20 and 93.76 is: 140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.44 : 323.20 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.44/323.20 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.44x = 323.20 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.44x = 30,303.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,303.23/215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.66

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