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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.14, 296.73 and 152.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.14, 296.73 and 152.91 is: 210.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.14 : 296.73 = 152.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.14/296.73 = 152.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.14x = 296.73 × 152.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.14x = 45,372.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,372.98/215.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.90

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