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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.01, 297.34 and 186.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.01, 297.34 and 186.60 is: 256.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.01 : 297.34 = 186.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.01/297.34 = 186.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.01x = 297.34 × 186.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.01x = 55,483.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,483.64/216.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.86

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