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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 297.45 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 297.45 and 150.06 is: 207.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 297.45 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/297.45 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 297.45 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 44,635.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,635.35/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.11

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