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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.23, 296.10 and 190.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.23, 296.10 and 190.21 is: 261.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.23 : 296.10 = 190.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.23/296.10 = 190.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.23x = 296.10 × 190.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.23x = 56,321.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,321.18/215.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.68

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