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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.26, 297.40 and 150.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.26, 297.40 and 150.10 is: 207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.26 : 297.40 = 150.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.26/297.40 = 150.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.26x = 297.40 × 150.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.26x = 44,639.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,639.74/215.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.38

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