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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.99, 323.97 and 185.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.99, 323.97 and 185.61 is: 278.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.99 : 323.97 = 185.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.99/323.97 = 185.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.99x = 323.97 × 185.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.99x = 60,132.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,132.07/215.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.40

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