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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.96, 298.14 and 204.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.96, 298.14 and 204.19 is: 281.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.96 : 298.14 = 204.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.96/298.14 = 204.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.96x = 298.14 × 204.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.96x = 60,876.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,876.19/215.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.89

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