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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.53, 297.31 and 191.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.53, 297.31 and 191.92 is: 264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.53 : 297.31 = 191.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.53/297.31 = 191.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.53x = 297.31 × 191.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.53x = 57,059.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,059.74/215.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.74

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