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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.95, 323.71 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.95, 323.71 and 92.58 is: 138.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.95 : 323.71 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.95/323.71 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.95x = 323.71 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.95x = 29,969.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,969.01/215.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.78

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