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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.97, 299.14 and 187.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.97, 299.14 and 187.36 is: 258.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.97 : 299.14 = 187.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.97/299.14 = 187.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.97x = 299.14 × 187.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.97x = 56,045.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,045.31/216.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.31

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