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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 295.74 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 295.74 and 187.44 is: 257.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 295.74 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/295.74 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 295.74 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 55,433.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,433.51/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.78

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