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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.09, 299.37 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.09, 299.37 and 150.76 is: 207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.09 : 299.37 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.09/299.37 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.09x = 299.37 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.09x = 45,133.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,133.02/217.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.90

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