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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.83, 323.84 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.83, 323.84 and 94.12 is: 141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.83 : 323.84 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.83/323.84 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.83x = 323.84 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.83x = 30,479.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,479.82/215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.22

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