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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 322.91 and 128.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 322.91 and 128.78 is: 192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 322.91 = 128.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/322.91 = 128.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 322.91 × 128.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 41,584.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,584.27/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.82

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