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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.62, 323.17 and 128.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.62, 323.17 and 128.99 is: 193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.62 : 323.17 = 128.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.62/323.17 = 128.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.62x = 323.17 × 128.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.62x = 41,685.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,685.70/215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.33

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