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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.34, 297.99 and 186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.34, 297.99 and 186.18 is: 257.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.34 : 297.99 = 186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.34/297.99 = 186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.34x = 297.99 × 186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.34x = 55,479.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,479.78/215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.64

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