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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.39, 297.07 and 153.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.39, 297.07 and 153.17 is: 211.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.39 : 297.07 = 153.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.39/297.07 = 153.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.39x = 297.07 × 153.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.39x = 45,503.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,503.13/215.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.26

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