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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.80, 297.66 and 153.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.80, 297.66 and 153.62 is: 211.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.80 : 297.66 = 153.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.80/297.66 = 153.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.80x = 297.66 × 153.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.80x = 45,726.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,726.53/215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.89

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