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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.94, 323.90 and 130.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.94, 323.90 and 130.26 is: 195.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.94 : 323.90 = 130.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.94/323.90 = 130.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.94x = 323.90 × 130.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.94x = 42,191.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,191.21/215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.38

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