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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.59, 323.03 and 193.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.59, 323.03 and 193.80 is: 290.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.59 : 323.03 = 193.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.59/323.03 = 193.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.59x = 323.03 × 193.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.59x = 62,603.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,603.21/215.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.38

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