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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.43, 298.56 and 151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.43, 298.56 and 151.09 is: 208.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.43 : 298.56 = 151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.43/298.56 = 151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.43x = 298.56 × 151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.43x = 45,109.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,109.43/216.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.43

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