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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.80, 297.68 and 150.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.80, 297.68 and 150.19 is: 207.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.80 : 297.68 = 150.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.80/297.68 = 150.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.80x = 297.68 × 150.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.80x = 44,707.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,707.06/215.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.17

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