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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.32, 296.94 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.32, 296.94 and 186.04 is: 256.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.32 : 296.94 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.32/296.94 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.32x = 296.94 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.32x = 55,242.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,242.72/215.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.56

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