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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.48, 297.39 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.48, 297.39 and 150 is: 207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.48 : 297.39 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.48/297.39 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.48x = 297.39 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.48x = 44,608.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,608.50/215.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.02

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