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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.58, 323.14 and 93.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.58, 323.14 and 93.85 is: 140.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.58 : 323.14 = 93.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.58/323.14 = 93.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.58x = 323.14 × 93.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.58x = 30,326.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,326.69/215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.67

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