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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.40, 297 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.40, 297 and 190.80 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.40 : 297 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.40/297 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.40x = 297 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.40x = 56,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,667.60/215.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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