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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.52, 298.98 and 154.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.52, 298.98 and 154.54 is: 213.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.52 : 298.98 = 154.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.52/298.98 = 154.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.52x = 298.98 × 154.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.52x = 46,204.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,204.37/216.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.40

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