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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.83, 323.39 and 113.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.83, 323.39 and 113.00 is: 169.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.83 : 323.39 = 113.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.83/323.39 = 113.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.83x = 323.39 × 113.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.83x = 36,544.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,544.16/215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.32

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