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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.09, 297.99 and 153.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.09, 297.99 and 153.87 is: 212.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.09 : 297.99 = 153.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.09/297.99 = 153.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.09x = 297.99 × 153.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.09x = 45,851.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,851.72/216.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.19

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