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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.48, 323.26 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.48, 323.26 and 119.27 is: 178.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.48 : 323.26 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.48/323.26 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.48x = 323.26 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.48x = 38,555.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,555.22/215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.93

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