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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.77, 297.33 and 153.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.77, 297.33 and 153.49 is: 211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.77 : 297.33 = 153.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.77/297.33 = 153.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.77x = 297.33 × 153.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.77x = 45,636.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,636.44/215.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.51

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