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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.07, 298.28 and 153.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.07, 298.28 and 153.97 is: 212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.07 : 298.28 = 153.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.07/298.28 = 153.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.07x = 298.28 × 153.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.07x = 45,925.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,925.81/216.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.55

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