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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.67, 297.77 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.67, 297.77 and 150.33 is: 207.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.67 : 297.77 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.67/297.77 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.67x = 297.77 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.67x = 44,763.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,763.01/215.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.55

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