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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.50, 322.63 and 127.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.50, 322.63 and 127.39 is: 190.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.50 : 322.63 = 127.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.50/322.63 = 127.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.50x = 322.63 × 127.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.50x = 41,100.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,100.03/215.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.72

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