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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.85, 323.90 and 94.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.85, 323.90 and 94.11 is: 141.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.85 : 323.90 = 94.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.85/323.90 = 94.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.85x = 323.90 × 94.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.85x = 30,482.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,482.23/215.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.22

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