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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.16, 297.18 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.16, 297.18 and 187.44 is: 258.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.16 : 297.18 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.16/297.18 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.16x = 297.18 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.16x = 55,703.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,703.42/215.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.89

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