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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.12, 323.52 and 186.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.12, 323.52 and 186.96 is: 279.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.12 : 323.52 = 186.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.12/323.52 = 186.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.12x = 323.52 × 186.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.12x = 60,485.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,485.30/216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.87

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