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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.06, 300.76 and 151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.06, 300.76 and 151.67 is: 209.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.06 : 300.76 = 151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.06/300.76 = 151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.06x = 300.76 × 151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.06x = 45,614.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,614.39/218.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.19

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