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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.80, 323.78 and 93.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.80, 323.78 and 93.97 is: 141.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.80 : 323.78 = 93.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.80/323.78 = 93.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.80x = 323.78 × 93.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.80x = 30,426.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,426.33/215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.00

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