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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 322.38 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 322.38 and 193.86 is: 290.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 322.38 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/322.38 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 322.38 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 62,496.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,496.59/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.06

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