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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.60, 322.82 and 181.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.60, 322.82 and 181.27 is: 271.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.60 : 322.82 = 181.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.60/322.82 = 181.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.60x = 322.82 × 181.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.60x = 58,517.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,517.76/215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.42

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