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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.66, 299.15 and 151.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.66, 299.15 and 151.05 is: 208.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.66 : 299.15 = 151.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.66/299.15 = 151.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.66x = 299.15 × 151.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.66x = 45,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,185.85/216.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.56

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