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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.60, 323.19 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.60, 323.19 and 93.83 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.60 : 323.19 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.60/323.19 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.60x = 323.19 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.60x = 30,323.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,323.30/215.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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