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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.70, 297.78 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.70, 297.78 and 150.12 is: 207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.70 : 297.78 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.70/297.78 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.70x = 297.78 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.70x = 44,702.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,702.73/215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.24

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