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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.86, 324.10 and 189.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.86, 324.10 and 189.13 is: 283.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.86 : 324.10 = 189.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.86/324.10 = 189.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.86x = 324.10 × 189.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.86x = 61,295.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,295.75/215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.96

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