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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.28, 299.92 and 151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.28, 299.92 and 151.92 is: 209.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.28 : 299.92 = 151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.28/299.92 = 151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.28x = 299.92 × 151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.28x = 45,563.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,563.85/217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.70

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