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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.86, 323.04 and 186.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.86, 323.04 and 186.83 is: 279.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.86 : 323.04 = 186.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.86/323.04 = 186.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.86x = 323.04 × 186.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.86x = 60,355.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,355.07/215.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.61

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