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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.59, 323.27 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.59, 323.27 and 93.80 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.59 : 323.27 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.59/323.27 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.59x = 323.27 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.59x = 30,321.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,321.34/215.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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