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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.55, 296.43 and 187.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.55, 296.43 and 187.94 is: 258.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.55 : 296.43 = 187.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.55/296.43 = 187.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.55x = 296.43 × 187.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.55x = 55,709.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,709.57/215.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.45

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