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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.57, 322.95 and 138.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.57, 322.95 and 138.49 is: 207.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.57 : 322.95 = 138.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.57/322.95 = 138.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.57x = 322.95 × 138.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.57x = 44,725.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,725.35/215.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.47

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