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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.05, 296.65 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.05, 296.65 and 185.66 is: 256.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.05 : 296.65 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.05/296.65 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.05x = 296.65 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.05x = 55,076.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,076.32/215.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.11

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