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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 321.84 and 192.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 321.84 and 192.72 is: 287.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 321.84 = 192.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/321.84 = 192.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 321.84 × 192.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 62,025.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,025.00/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.79

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