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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 298.02 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 298.02 and 147.24 is: 203.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 298.02 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/298.02 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 298.02 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 43,880.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,880.46/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.26

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