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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.61, 298.13 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.61, 298.13 and 188.28 is: 260.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.61 : 298.13 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.61/298.13 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.61x = 298.13 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.61x = 56,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,131.92/215.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.34

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