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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.42, 298.34 and 199.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.42, 298.34 and 199.62 is: 276.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.42 : 298.34 = 199.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.42/298.34 = 199.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.42x = 298.34 × 199.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.42x = 59,554.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,554.63/215.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.46

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