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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.56, 297.78 and 204.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.56, 297.78 and 204.76 is: 282.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.56 : 297.78 = 204.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.56/297.78 = 204.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.56x = 297.78 × 204.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.56x = 60,973.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,973.43/215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.86

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