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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.51, 296.69 and 186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.51, 296.69 and 186.39 is: 256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.51 : 296.69 = 186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.51/296.69 = 186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.51x = 296.69 × 186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.51x = 55,299.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,299.12/215.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.59

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