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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 297.96 and 154.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 297.96 and 154.04 is: 212.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 297.96 = 154.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/297.96 = 154.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 297.96 × 154.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 45,897.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,897.76/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.61

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