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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.04, 297 and 157.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.04, 297 and 157.08 is: 216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.04 : 297 = 157.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.04/297 = 157.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.04x = 297 × 157.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.04x = 46,652.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,652.76/215.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.95

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