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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.56, 322.38 and 193.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.56, 322.38 and 193.06 is: 288.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.56 : 322.38 = 193.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.56/322.38 = 193.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.56x = 322.38 × 193.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.56x = 62,238.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,238.68/215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.73

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