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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 321.63 and 192.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 321.63 and 192.46 is: 287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 321.63 = 192.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/321.63 = 192.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 321.63 × 192.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 61,900.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,900.29/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.21

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