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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.89, 297.18 and 188.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.89, 297.18 and 188.21 is: 259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.89 : 297.18 = 188.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.89/297.18 = 188.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.89x = 297.18 × 188.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.89x = 55,931.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,931.68/215.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.07

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