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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 322.83 and 185.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 322.83 and 185.46 is: 277.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 322.83 = 185.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/322.83 = 185.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 322.83 × 185.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 59,872.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,872.05/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.80

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