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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.26, 322.03 and 186.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.26, 322.03 and 186.72 is: 279.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.26 : 322.03 = 186.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.26/322.03 = 186.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.26x = 322.03 × 186.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.26x = 60,129.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,129.44/215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.33

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