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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.13, 299.82 and 151.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.13, 299.82 and 151.61 is: 209.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.13 : 299.82 = 151.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.13/299.82 = 151.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.13x = 299.82 × 151.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.13x = 45,455.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,455.71/217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.35

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