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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.94, 323.83 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.94, 323.83 and 92.41 is: 138.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.94 : 323.83 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.94/323.83 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.94x = 323.83 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.94x = 29,925.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,925.13/215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.58

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