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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.49, 296.66 and 185.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.49, 296.66 and 185.86 is: 255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.49 : 296.66 = 185.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.49/296.66 = 185.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.49x = 296.66 × 185.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.49x = 55,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,138.06/215.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.87

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