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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.94, 323.72 and 138.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.94, 323.72 and 138.96 is: 208.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.94 : 323.72 = 138.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.94/323.72 = 138.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.94x = 323.72 × 138.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.94x = 44,983.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,983.44/215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.31

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