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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 215.88, 298.04 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 215.88, 298.04 and 150.27 is: 207.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    215.88 : 298.04 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    215.88/298.04 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    215.88x = 298.04 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    215.88x = 44,785.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,785.72/215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.46

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