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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.45, 322.83 and 189.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.45, 322.83 and 189.53 is: 283.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.45 : 322.83 = 189.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.45/322.83 = 189.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.45x = 322.83 × 189.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.45x = 61,185.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,185.97/215.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.99

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