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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.09, 299.91 and 151.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.09, 299.91 and 151.48 is: 209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.09 : 299.91 = 151.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.09/299.91 = 151.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.09x = 299.91 × 151.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.09x = 45,430.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,430.37/217.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.27

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