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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.19, 296.94 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.19, 296.94 and 207.84 is: 286.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.19 : 296.94 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.19/296.94 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.19x = 296.94 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.19x = 61,716.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,716.01/215.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.80

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