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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 323.77 and 61.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 323.77 and 61.80 is: 92.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 323.77 = 61.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/323.77 = 61.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 323.77 × 61.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 20,008.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,008.99/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.69

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