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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.27, 296.97 and 206.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.27, 296.97 and 206.99 is: 285.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.27 : 296.97 = 206.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.27/296.97 = 206.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.27x = 296.97 × 206.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.27x = 61,469.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,469.82/215.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.55

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