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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.97, 297.73 and 153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.97, 297.73 and 153.94 is: 212.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.97 : 297.73 = 153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.97/297.73 = 153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.97x = 297.73 × 153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.97x = 45,832.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,832.56/215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.22

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