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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.59, 299.03 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.59, 299.03 and 150.17 is: 207.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.59 : 299.03 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.59/299.03 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.59x = 299.03 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.59x = 44,903.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,903.09/216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.32

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