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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.87, 324 and 181.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.87, 324 and 181.85 is: 272.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.87 : 324 = 181.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.87/324 = 181.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.87x = 324 × 181.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.87x = 58,917.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,917.78/215.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.94

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