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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 294.96 and 210.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 294.96 and 210.84 is: 289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 294.96 = 210.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/294.96 = 210.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 294.96 × 210.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 62,189.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,189.37/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.20

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