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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.39, 298.44 and 187.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.39, 298.44 and 187.23 is: 258.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.39 : 298.44 = 187.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.39/298.44 = 187.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.39x = 298.44 × 187.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.39x = 55,876.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,876.92/216.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.22

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