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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.82, 323.69 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.82, 323.69 and 94.01 is: 140.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.82 : 323.69 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.82/323.69 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.82x = 323.69 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.82x = 30,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,428.01/215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.99

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