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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.28, 324.21 and 188.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.28, 324.21 and 188.56 is: 283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.28 : 324.21 = 188.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.28/324.21 = 188.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.28x = 324.21 × 188.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.28x = 61,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,133.04/215.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.97

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