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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.54, 297.54 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.54, 297.54 and 150.38 is: 207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.54 : 297.54 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.54/297.54 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.54x = 297.54 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.54x = 44,744.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,744.07/215.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.59

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