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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.79, 297.86 and 200.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.79, 297.86 and 200.40 is: 276.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.79 : 297.86 = 200.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.79/297.86 = 200.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.79x = 297.86 × 200.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.79x = 59,690.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,690.14/215.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.61

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