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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.50, 323.27 and 191.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.50, 323.27 and 191.35 is: 287.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.50 : 323.27 = 191.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.50/323.27 = 191.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.50x = 323.27 × 191.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.50x = 61,857.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,857.71/215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.04

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