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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.55, 300.34 and 151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.55, 300.34 and 151.25 is: 208.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.55 : 300.34 = 151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.55/300.34 = 151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.55x = 300.34 × 151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.55x = 45,425.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,425.67/217.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.81

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