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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.83, 323.73 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.83, 323.73 and 94.11 is: 141.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.83 : 323.73 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.83/323.73 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.83x = 323.73 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.83x = 30,466.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,466.23/215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.16

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