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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.94, 298.14 and 202.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.94, 298.14 and 202.17 is: 279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.94 : 298.14 = 202.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.94/298.14 = 202.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.94x = 298.14 × 202.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.94x = 60,273.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,273.47/215.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.13

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