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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.41, 298.75 and 188.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.41, 298.75 and 188.72 is: 260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.41 : 298.75 = 188.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.41/298.75 = 188.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.41x = 298.75 × 188.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.41x = 56,380.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,380.10/216.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.52

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