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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 297.12 and 186

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 297.12 and 186 is: 256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 297.12 = 186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/297.12 = 186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 297.12 × 186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 55,264.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,264.32/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.14

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