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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.92, 324.11 and 129.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.92, 324.11 and 129.43 is: 194.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.92 : 324.11 = 129.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.92/324.11 = 129.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.92x = 324.11 × 129.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.92x = 41,949.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,949.56/215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.28

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