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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.53, 298.89 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.53, 298.89 and 151.07 is: 208.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.53 : 298.89 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.53/298.89 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.53x = 298.89 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.53x = 45,151.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,151.82/216.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.53

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