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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 323.35 and 128.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 323.35 and 128.84 is: 193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 323.35 = 128.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/323.35 = 128.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 323.35 × 128.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 41,660.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,660.41/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.30

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