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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.44, 298.90 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.44, 298.90 and 150.92 is: 208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.44 : 298.90 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.44/298.90 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.44x = 298.90 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.44x = 45,109.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,109.99/216.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.42

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