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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.73, 323.50 and 83.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.73, 323.50 and 83.88 is: 125.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.73 : 323.50 = 83.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.73/323.50 = 83.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.73x = 323.50 × 83.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.73x = 27,135.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,135.18/215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.78

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