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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.70, 323.29 and 93.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.70, 323.29 and 93.82 is: 140.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.70 : 323.29 = 93.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.70/323.29 = 93.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.70x = 323.29 × 93.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.70x = 30,331.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,331.07/215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.62

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