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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.80, 323.48 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.80, 323.48 and 138.84 is: 208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.80 : 323.48 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.80/323.48 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.80x = 323.48 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.80x = 44,911.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,911.96/215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.12

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