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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.63, 297.42 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.63, 297.42 and 150.23 is: 207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.63 : 297.42 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.63/297.42 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.63x = 297.42 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.63x = 44,681.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,681.41/215.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.21

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