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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 323.42 and 191.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 323.42 and 191.58 is: 287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 323.42 = 191.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/323.42 = 191.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 323.42 × 191.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 61,960.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,960.80/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.02

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