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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.67, 323.49 and 138.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.67, 323.49 and 138.41 is: 207.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.67 : 323.49 = 138.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.67/323.49 = 138.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.67x = 323.49 × 138.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.67x = 44,774.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,774.25/215.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.61

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