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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.91, 297.27 and 186.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.91, 297.27 and 186.39 is: 256.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.91 : 297.27 = 186.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.91/297.27 = 186.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.91x = 297.27 × 186.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.91x = 55,408.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,408.16/215.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.63

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