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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.94, 322.47 and 188.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.94, 322.47 and 188.58 is: 281.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.94 : 322.47 = 188.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.94/322.47 = 188.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.94x = 322.47 × 188.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.94x = 60,811.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,811.39/215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.61

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