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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.82, 299.34 and 209.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.82, 299.34 and 209.88 is: 291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.82 : 299.34 = 209.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.82/299.34 = 209.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.82x = 299.34 × 209.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.82x = 62,825.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,825.48/215.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.10

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