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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.58, 323.14 and 92.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.58, 323.14 and 92.25 is: 138.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.58 : 323.14 = 92.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.58/323.14 = 92.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.58x = 323.14 × 92.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.58x = 29,809.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,809.67/215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.28

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