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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.50, 323.30 and 87.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.50, 323.30 and 87.26 is: 130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.50 : 323.30 = 87.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.50/323.30 = 87.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.50x = 323.30 × 87.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.50x = 28,211.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,211.16/215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.91

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