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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.42, 298.74 and 154.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.42, 298.74 and 154.41 is: 213.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.42 : 298.74 = 154.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.42/298.74 = 154.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.42x = 298.74 × 154.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.42x = 46,128.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,128.44/216.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.14

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