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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.35, 298.68 and 150.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.35, 298.68 and 150.74 is: 208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.35 : 298.68 = 150.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.35/298.68 = 150.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.35x = 298.68 × 150.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.35x = 45,022.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,022.08/216.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.10

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