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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.78, 323.87 and 142.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.78, 323.87 and 142.46 is: 213.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.78 : 323.87 = 142.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.78/323.87 = 142.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.78x = 323.87 × 142.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.78x = 46,136.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,136.19/215.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.81

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