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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.87, 323.78 and 61.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.87, 323.78 and 61.78 is: 92.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.87 : 323.78 = 61.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.87/323.78 = 61.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.87x = 323.78 × 61.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.87x = 20,003.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,003.22/215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.67

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