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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.66, 296.85 and 204.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.66, 296.85 and 204.73 is: 281.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.66 : 296.85 = 204.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.66/296.85 = 204.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.66x = 296.85 × 204.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.66x = 60,774.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,774.10/215.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.81

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