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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.99, 324.13 and 94.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.99, 324.13 and 94.27 is: 141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.99 : 324.13 = 94.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.99/324.13 = 94.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.99x = 324.13 × 94.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.99x = 30,554.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,554.69/215.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.46

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