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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.31, 297.92 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.31, 297.92 and 187.74 is: 259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.31 : 297.92 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.31/297.92 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.31x = 297.92 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.31x = 55,930.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,930.56/215.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.76

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