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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.69, 322.73 and 129.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.69, 322.73 and 129.07 is: 193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.69 : 322.73 = 129.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.69/322.73 = 129.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.69x = 322.73 × 129.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.69x = 41,654.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,654.76/215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.12

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