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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.60, 306.12 and 151.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.60, 306.12 and 151.60 is: 209.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.60 : 306.12 = 151.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.60/306.12 = 151.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.60x = 306.12 × 151.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.60x = 46,407.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,407.79/221.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.42

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