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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.02, 297.06 and 205.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.02, 297.06 and 205.06 is: 283.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.02 : 297.06 = 205.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.02/297.06 = 205.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.02x = 297.06 × 205.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.02x = 60,915.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,915.12/215.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.30

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