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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.55, 297.51 and 150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.55, 297.51 and 150.15 is: 207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.55 : 297.51 = 150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.55/297.51 = 150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.55x = 297.51 × 150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.55x = 44,671.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,671.13/215.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.24

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