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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 297.54 and 185.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 297.54 and 185.16 is: 255.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 297.54 = 185.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/297.54 = 185.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 297.54 × 185.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 55,092.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,092.51/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.20

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