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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.12, 297.12 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.12, 297.12 and 156.32 is: 215.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.12 : 297.12 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.12/297.12 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.12x = 297.12 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.12x = 46,445.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,445.80/215.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.91

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