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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.70, 298.25 and 188.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.70, 298.25 and 188.36 is: 260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.70 : 298.25 = 188.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.70/298.25 = 188.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.70x = 298.25 × 188.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.70x = 56,178.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,178.37/215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.45

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