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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.59, 299.09 and 157.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.59, 299.09 and 157.92 is: 218.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.59 : 299.09 = 157.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.59/299.09 = 157.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.59x = 299.09 × 157.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.59x = 47,231.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,231.57/216.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.07

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