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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.22, 297.22 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.22, 297.22 and 192.32 is: 265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.22 : 297.22 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.22/297.22 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.22x = 297.22 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.22x = 57,161.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,161.35/215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.59

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