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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.83, 297.86 and 156.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.83, 297.86 and 156.83 is: 216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.83 : 297.86 = 156.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.83/297.86 = 156.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.83x = 297.86 × 156.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.83x = 46,713.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,713.38/215.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.44

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