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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.70, 297.63 and 202.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.70, 297.63 and 202.56 is: 279.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.70 : 297.63 = 202.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.70/297.63 = 202.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.70x = 297.63 × 202.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.70x = 60,287.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,287.93/215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.50

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