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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.87, 323.73 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.87, 323.73 and 190.22 is: 285.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.87 : 323.73 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.87/323.73 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.87x = 323.73 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.87x = 61,578.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,578.30/215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.26

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