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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.75, 323.64 and 87.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.75, 323.64 and 87.50 is: 131.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.75 : 323.64 = 87.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.75/323.64 = 87.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.75x = 323.64 × 87.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.75x = 28,318.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,318.50/215.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.26

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