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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 323.51 and 119.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 323.51 and 119.25 is: 178.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 323.51 = 119.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/323.51 = 119.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 323.51 × 119.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 38,577.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,577.97/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.90

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