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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.48, 297.16 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.48, 297.16 and 186.08 is: 256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.48 : 297.16 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.48/297.16 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.48x = 297.16 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.48x = 55,295.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,295.53/215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.62

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