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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.34, 297.48 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.34, 297.48 and 150.03 is: 207.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.34 : 297.48 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.34/297.48 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.34x = 297.48 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.34x = 44,630.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,630.92/215.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.26

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