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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.38, 298.73 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.38, 298.73 and 150.77 is: 208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.38 : 298.73 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.38/298.73 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.38x = 298.73 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.38x = 45,039.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,039.52/216.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.15

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