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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.20, 322.42 and 187.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.20, 322.42 and 187.54 is: 280.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.20 : 322.42 = 187.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.20/322.42 = 187.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.20x = 322.42 × 187.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.20x = 60,466.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,466.65/215.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.98

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