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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 296.64 and 204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 296.64 and 204.72 is: 281.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 296.64 = 204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/296.64 = 204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 296.64 × 204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 60,728.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,728.14/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.77

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