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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.12, 298.38 and 150.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.12, 298.38 and 150.60 is: 207.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.12 : 298.38 = 150.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.12/298.38 = 150.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.12x = 298.38 × 150.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.12x = 44,936.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,936.03/216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.92

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