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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.02, 296.91 and 159.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.02, 296.91 and 159.85 is: 220.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.02 : 296.91 = 159.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.02/296.91 = 159.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.02x = 296.91 × 159.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.02x = 47,461.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,461.06/215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.73

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