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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 300.92 and 151.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 300.92 and 151.89 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 300.92 = 151.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/300.92 = 151.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 300.92 × 151.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 45,706.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,706.74/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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