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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.73, 297.54 and 153.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.73, 297.54 and 153.50 is: 211.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.73 : 297.54 = 153.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.73/297.54 = 153.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.73x = 297.54 × 153.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.73x = 45,670.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,670.90/215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.70

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