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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.88, 299.04 and 154.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.88, 299.04 and 154.72 is: 213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.88 : 299.04 = 154.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.88/299.04 = 154.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.88x = 299.04 × 154.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.88x = 46,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,267.47/216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.33

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