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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 321.35 and 187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 321.35 and 187.83 is: 280.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 321.35 = 187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/321.35 = 187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 321.35 × 187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 60,358.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,358.23/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.49

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