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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.92, 325.22 and 193.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.92, 325.22 and 193.36 is: 291.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.92 : 325.22 = 193.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.92/325.22 = 193.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.92x = 325.22 × 193.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.92x = 62,884.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,884.54/215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.24

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