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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.10, 323.88 and 187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.10, 323.88 and 187.12 is: 280.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.10 : 323.88 = 187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.10/323.88 = 187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.10x = 323.88 × 187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.10x = 60,604.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,604.43/216.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.45

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