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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.73, 322.11 and 195.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.73, 322.11 and 195.21 is: 291.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.73 : 322.11 = 195.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.73/322.11 = 195.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.73x = 322.11 × 195.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.73x = 62,879.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,879.09/215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.47

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