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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.97, 297.87 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.97, 297.87 and 159.96 is: 220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.97 : 297.87 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.97/297.87 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.97x = 297.87 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.97x = 47,647.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,647.29/215.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.62

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