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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.24, 297.57 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.24, 297.57 and 190.62 is: 263.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.24 : 297.57 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.24/297.57 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.24x = 297.57 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.24x = 56,722.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,722.79/215.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.54

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