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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.29, 323.66 and 187.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.29, 323.66 and 187.50 is: 280.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.29 : 323.66 = 187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.29/323.66 = 187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.29x = 323.66 × 187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.29x = 60,686.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,686.25/216.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.58

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