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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.76, 297.72 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.76, 297.72 and 207.84 is: 286.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.76 : 297.72 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.76/297.72 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.76x = 297.72 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.76x = 61,878.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,878.12/215.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.79

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