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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.54, 297.34 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.54, 297.34 and 186.16 is: 256.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.54 : 297.34 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.54/297.34 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.54x = 297.34 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.54x = 55,352.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,352.81/215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.81

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