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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.40, 300.12 and 151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.40, 300.12 and 151.79 is: 209.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.40 : 300.12 = 151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.40/300.12 = 151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.40x = 300.12 × 151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.40x = 45,553.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,553.71/217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.54

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