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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.49, 299.70 and 150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.49, 299.70 and 150.86 is: 207.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.49 : 299.70 = 150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.49/299.70 = 150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.49x = 299.70 × 150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.49x = 45,213.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,213.49/217.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.89

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