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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.45, 296.89 and 156.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.45, 296.89 and 156.33 is: 215.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.45 : 296.89 = 156.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.45/296.89 = 156.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.45x = 296.89 × 156.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.45x = 46,412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,412.42/215.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.42

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