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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.86, 323.52 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.86, 323.52 and 94 is: 140.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.86 : 323.52 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.86/323.52 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.86x = 323.52 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.86x = 30,410.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,410.88/215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.88

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