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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.63, 299.18 and 154.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.63, 299.18 and 154.49 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.63 : 299.18 = 154.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.63/299.18 = 154.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.63x = 299.18 × 154.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.63x = 46,219.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,219.21/216.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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