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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.63, 323.45 and 93.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.63, 323.45 and 93.98 is: 140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.63 : 323.45 = 93.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.63/323.45 = 93.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.63x = 323.45 × 93.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.63x = 30,398.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,398.52/215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.98

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