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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.07, 296.62 and 156.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.07, 296.62 and 156.27 is: 215.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.07 : 296.62 = 156.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.07/296.62 = 156.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.07x = 296.62 × 156.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.07x = 46,352.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,352.81/215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.52

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