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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.28, 300.18 and 152.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.28, 300.18 and 152.12 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.28 : 300.18 = 152.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.28/300.18 = 152.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.28x = 300.18 × 152.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.28x = 45,663.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,663.38/217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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