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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.90, 323.46 and 143.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.90, 323.46 and 143.54 is: 215.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.90 : 323.46 = 143.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.90/323.46 = 143.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.90x = 323.46 × 143.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.90x = 46,429.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,429.45/215.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.05

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