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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.36, 296.99 and 192.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.36, 296.99 and 192.27 is: 265.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.36 : 296.99 = 192.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.36/296.99 = 192.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.36x = 296.99 × 192.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.36x = 57,103.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,103.68/215.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.16

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