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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.55, 297.26 and 152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.55, 297.26 and 152.57 is: 210.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.55 : 297.26 = 152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.55/297.26 = 152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.55x = 297.26 × 152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.55x = 45,353.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,353.51/215.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.41

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