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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.03, 298.17 and 153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.03, 298.17 and 153.80 is: 212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.03 : 298.17 = 153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.03/298.17 = 153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.03x = 298.17 × 153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.03x = 45,857.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,857.06/216.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.27

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