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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.67, 321.93 and 199.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.67, 321.93 and 199.61 is: 297.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.67 : 321.93 = 199.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.67/321.93 = 199.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.67x = 321.93 × 199.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.67x = 64,259.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,259.34/215.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.96

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