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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.56, 296.58 and 186.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.56, 296.58 and 186.40 is: 256.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.56 : 296.58 = 186.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.56/296.58 = 186.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.56x = 296.58 × 186.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.56x = 55,282.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,282.51/215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.46

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