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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 324.06 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 324.06 and 129.27 is: 194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 324.06 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/324.06 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 324.06 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 41,891.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,891.24/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.05

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