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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.56, 299.16 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.56, 299.16 and 151.04 is: 208.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.56 : 299.16 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.56/299.16 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.56x = 299.16 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.56x = 45,185.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,185.13/216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.65

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