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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 389.82, 537.96 and 215.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 389.82, 537.96 and 215.19 is: 296.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    389.82 : 537.96 = 215.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    389.82/537.96 = 215.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    389.82x = 537.96 × 215.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    389.82x = 115,763.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,763.61/389.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.97

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