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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.55, 297.34 and 186.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.55, 297.34 and 186.17 is: 256.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.55 : 297.34 = 186.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.55/297.34 = 186.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.55x = 297.34 × 186.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.55x = 55,353.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,353.37/215.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.80

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