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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.63, 297.26 and 159.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.63, 297.26 and 159.54 is: 219.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.63 : 297.26 = 159.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.63/297.26 = 159.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.63x = 297.26 × 159.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.63x = 47,425.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,425.26/215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.94

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