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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.69, 299.23 and 151.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.69, 299.23 and 151.37 is: 209.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.69 : 299.23 = 151.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.69/299.23 = 151.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.69x = 299.23 × 151.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.69x = 45,294.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,294.45/216.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.03

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