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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.20, 297.72 and 150.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.20, 297.72 and 150.59 is: 207.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.20 : 297.72 = 150.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.20/297.72 = 150.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.20x = 297.72 × 150.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.20x = 44,832.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,832.17/216.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.37

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