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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.07, 298.15 and 157.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.07, 298.15 and 157.75 is: 217.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.07 : 298.15 = 157.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.07/298.15 = 157.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.07x = 298.15 × 157.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.07x = 47,033.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,033.16/216.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.68

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