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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.63, 298.89 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.63, 298.89 and 150.35 is: 207.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.63 : 298.89 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.63/298.89 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.63x = 298.89 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.63x = 44,936.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,936.62/216.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.43

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