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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 323.49 and 195.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 323.49 and 195.31 is: 292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 323.49 = 195.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/323.49 = 195.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 323.49 × 195.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 63,181.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,181.97/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.97

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