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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.73, 297.54 and 200.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.73, 297.54 and 200.07 is: 275.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.73 : 297.54 = 200.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.73/297.54 = 200.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.73x = 297.54 × 200.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.73x = 59,528.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,528.83/215.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.94

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