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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.19, 297.84 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.19, 297.84 and 150.58 is: 207.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.19 : 297.84 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.19/297.84 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.19x = 297.84 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.19x = 44,848.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,848.75/216.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.45

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