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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.71, 322.95 and 193.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.71, 322.95 and 193.84 is: 290.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.71 : 322.95 = 193.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.71/322.95 = 193.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.71x = 322.95 × 193.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.71x = 62,600.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,600.63/215.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.21

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