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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.74, 297.57 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.74, 297.57 and 150.27 is: 207.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.74 : 297.57 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.74/297.57 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.74x = 297.57 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.74x = 44,715.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,715.84/215.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.27

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