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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.14, 296.30 and 200.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.14, 296.30 and 200.02 is: 275.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.14 : 296.30 = 200.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.14/296.30 = 200.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.14x = 296.30 × 200.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.14x = 59,265.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,265.93/215.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.48

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