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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.58, 323.43 and 93.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.58, 323.43 and 93.93 is: 140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.58 : 323.43 = 93.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.58/323.43 = 93.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.58x = 323.43 × 93.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.58x = 30,379.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,379.78/215.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.92

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