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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.14, 322.35 and 187.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.14, 322.35 and 187.78 is: 281.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.14 : 322.35 = 187.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.14/322.35 = 187.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.14x = 322.35 × 187.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.14x = 60,530.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,530.88/215.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.36

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