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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.96, 323.14 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.96, 323.14 and 129.33 is: 193.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.96 : 323.14 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.96/323.14 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.96x = 323.14 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.96x = 41,791.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,791.05/215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.52

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