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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 296.46 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 296.46 and 188.94 is: 260.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 296.46 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/296.46 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 296.46 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 56,013.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,013.15/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.19

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