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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 296.63 and 152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 296.63 and 152.96 is: 210.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 296.63 = 152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/296.63 = 152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 296.63 × 152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 45,370.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,370.85/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.97

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