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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.10, 298.15 and 188.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.10, 298.15 and 188.42 is: 259.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.10 : 298.15 = 188.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.10/298.15 = 188.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.10x = 298.15 × 188.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.10x = 56,177.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,177.42/216.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.96

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