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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.69, 297.54 and 206.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.69, 297.54 and 206.10 is: 284.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.69 : 297.54 = 206.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.69/297.54 = 206.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.69x = 297.54 × 206.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.69x = 61,322.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,322.99/215.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.32

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