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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 322.87 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 322.87 and 138.18 is: 206.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 322.87 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/322.87 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 322.87 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 44,614.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,614.18/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.89

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