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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.18, 296.70 and 188.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.18, 296.70 and 188.88 is: 260.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.18 : 296.70 = 188.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.18/296.70 = 188.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.18x = 296.70 × 188.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.18x = 56,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,040.70/215.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.44

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