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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.82, 322.16 and 187.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.82, 322.16 and 187.13 is: 279.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.82 : 322.16 = 187.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.82/322.16 = 187.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.82x = 322.16 × 187.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.82x = 60,285.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,285.67/215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.33

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