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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.44, 296.68 and 210.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.44, 296.68 and 210.67 is: 290.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.44 : 296.68 = 210.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.44/296.68 = 210.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.44x = 296.68 × 210.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.44x = 62,501.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,501.58/215.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.11

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