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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 324.04 and 129.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 324.04 and 129.26 is: 194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 324.04 = 129.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/324.04 = 129.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 324.04 × 129.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 41,885.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,885.41/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.22

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