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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.59, 298.89 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.59, 298.89 and 151.25 is: 208.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.59 : 298.89 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.59/298.89 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.59x = 298.89 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.59x = 45,207.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,207.11/216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.72

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