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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 296.36 and 193.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 296.36 and 193.26 is: 265.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 296.36 = 193.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/296.36 = 193.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 296.36 × 193.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 57,274.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,274.53/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.75

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