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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.96, 323.95 and 61.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.96, 323.95 and 61.89 is: 92.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.96 : 323.95 = 61.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.96/323.95 = 61.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.96x = 323.95 × 61.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.96x = 20,049.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049.11/215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.84

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