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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.46, 297.27 and 153.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.46, 297.27 and 153.29 is: 211.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.46 : 297.27 = 153.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.46/297.27 = 153.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.46x = 297.27 × 153.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.46x = 45,569.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,569.26/215.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.50

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