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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.15, 296.40 and 185.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.15, 296.40 and 185.58 is: 255.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.15 : 296.40 = 185.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.15/296.40 = 185.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.15x = 296.40 × 185.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.15x = 55,005.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,005.91/215.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.67

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