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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.45, 322.90 and 189.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.45, 322.90 and 189.82 is: 284.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.45 : 322.90 = 189.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.45/322.90 = 189.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.45x = 322.90 × 189.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.45x = 61,292.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,292.88/215.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.49

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