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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.85, 323.76 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.85, 323.76 and 129.15 is: 193.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.85 : 323.76 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.85/323.76 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.85x = 323.76 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.85x = 41,813.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,813.77/215.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.71

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