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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.00, 296.42 and 152.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.00, 296.42 and 152.76 is: 210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.00 : 296.42 = 152.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.00/296.42 = 152.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.00x = 296.42 × 152.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.00x = 45,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,280.36/215.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.61

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