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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.64, 322.74 and 188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.64, 322.74 and 188.91 is: 282.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.64 : 322.74 = 188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.64/322.74 = 188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.64x = 322.74 × 188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.64x = 60,968.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,968.81/215.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.73

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