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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.42, 297.42 and 157.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.42, 297.42 and 157.10 is: 216.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.42 : 297.42 = 157.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.42/297.42 = 157.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.42x = 297.42 × 157.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.42x = 46,724.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,724.68/215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.90

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