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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.56, 297.78 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.56, 297.78 and 150.04 is: 207.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.56 : 297.78 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.56/297.78 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.56x = 297.78 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.56x = 44,678.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,678.91/215.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.27

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