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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.52, 297.72 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.52, 297.72 and 150.18 is: 207.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.52 : 297.72 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.52/297.72 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.52x = 297.72 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.52x = 44,711.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,711.59/215.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.46

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