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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.72, 322.76 and 195.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.72, 322.76 and 195.47 is: 292.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.72 : 322.76 = 195.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.72/322.76 = 195.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.72x = 322.76 × 195.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.72x = 63,087.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,087.31/215.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.46

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