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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.63, 297.14 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.63, 297.14 and 156.52 is: 215.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.63 : 297.14 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.63/297.14 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.63x = 297.14 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.63x = 46,508.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,508.35/215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.69

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