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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.68, 296.96 and 207.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.68, 296.96 and 207.04 is: 285.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.68 : 296.96 = 207.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.68/296.96 = 207.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.68x = 296.96 × 207.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.68x = 61,482.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,482.60/215.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.06

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