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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.28, 299.55 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.28, 299.55 and 150.78 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.28 : 299.55 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.28/299.55 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.28x = 299.55 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.28x = 45,166.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,166.57/217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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