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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.86, 323.81 and 61.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.86, 323.81 and 61.80 is: 92.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.86 : 323.81 = 61.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.86/323.81 = 61.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.86x = 323.81 × 61.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.86x = 20,009.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,009.93/215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.70

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