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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.23, 298.67 and 187.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.23, 298.67 and 187.02 is: 258.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.23 : 298.67 = 187.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.23/298.67 = 187.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.23x = 298.67 × 187.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.23x = 55,856.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,856.33/216.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.33

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