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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.38, 296.76 and 157.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.38, 296.76 and 157.06 is: 216.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.38 : 296.76 = 157.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.38/296.76 = 157.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.38x = 296.76 × 157.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.38x = 46,609.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,609.13/215.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.40

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