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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.53, 300.16 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.53, 300.16 and 151.16 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.53 : 300.16 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.53/300.16 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.53x = 300.16 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.53x = 45,372.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,372.56/217.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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