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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.85, 323.74 and 61.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.85, 323.74 and 61.77 is: 92.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.85 : 323.74 = 61.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.85/323.74 = 61.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.85x = 323.74 × 61.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.85x = 19,997.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,997.42/215.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.64

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