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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 297.72 and 157.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 297.72 and 157.56 is: 217.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 297.72 = 157.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/297.72 = 157.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 297.72 × 157.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 46,908.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,908.76/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.29

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