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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.94, 324.39 and 187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.94, 324.39 and 187.14 is: 281.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.94 : 324.39 = 187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.94/324.39 = 187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.94x = 324.39 × 187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.94x = 60,706.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,706.34/215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.13

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