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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 297.36 and 187.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 297.36 and 187.82 is: 258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 297.36 = 187.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/297.36 = 187.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 297.36 × 187.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 55,850.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,850.16/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.85

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