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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.06, 296.67 and 152.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.06, 296.67 and 152.01 is: 209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.06 : 296.67 = 152.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.06/296.67 = 152.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.06x = 296.67 × 152.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.06x = 45,096.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,096.81/215.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.70

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