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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.96, 299.07 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.96, 299.07 and 154.68 is: 213.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.96 : 299.07 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.96/299.07 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.96x = 299.07 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.96x = 46,260.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,260.15/216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.22

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