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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.30, 299.37 and 151.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.30, 299.37 and 151.69 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.30 : 299.37 = 151.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.30/299.37 = 151.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.30x = 299.37 × 151.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.30x = 45,410.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,410.68/217.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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