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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.75, 323.25 and 138.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.75, 323.25 and 138.89 is: 208.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.75 : 323.25 = 138.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.75/323.25 = 138.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.75x = 323.25 × 138.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.75x = 44,894.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,894.58/215.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.09

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