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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.25, 297.14 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.25, 297.14 and 153.09 is: 211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.25 : 297.14 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.25/297.14 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.25x = 297.14 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.25x = 45,488.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,488.40/215.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.33

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