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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.49, 323.02 and 93.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.49, 323.02 and 93.74 is: 140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.49 : 323.02 = 93.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.49/323.02 = 93.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.49x = 323.02 × 93.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.49x = 30,278.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,278.40/215.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.51

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