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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.48, 296.69 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.48, 296.69 and 190.56 is: 262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.48 : 296.69 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.48/296.69 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.48x = 296.69 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.48x = 56,536.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,536.29/215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.38

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