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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.03, 298.12 and 207.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.03, 298.12 and 207.52 is: 287.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.03 : 298.12 = 207.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.03/298.12 = 207.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.03x = 298.12 × 207.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.03x = 61,863.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,863.33/215.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.70

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