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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.34, 297.01 and 153.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.34, 297.01 and 153.10 is: 211.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.34 : 297.01 = 153.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.34/297.01 = 153.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.34x = 297.01 × 153.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.34x = 45,472.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,472.23/215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.16

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