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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.68, 298.50 and 151.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.68, 298.50 and 151.08 is: 208.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.68 : 298.50 = 151.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.68/298.50 = 151.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.68x = 298.50 × 151.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.68x = 45,097.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,097.38/216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.13

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