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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.58, 298.74 and 188.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.58, 298.74 and 188.92 is: 260.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.58 : 298.74 = 188.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.58/298.74 = 188.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.58x = 298.74 × 188.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.58x = 56,437.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,437.96/216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.59

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