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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.11, 297.12 and 175.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.11, 297.12 and 175.87 is: 242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.11 : 297.12 = 175.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.11/297.12 = 175.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.11x = 297.12 × 175.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.11x = 52,254.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,254.49/215.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.92

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