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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.92, 292.50 and 153.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.92, 292.50 and 153.69 is: 212.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.92 : 292.50 = 153.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.92/292.50 = 153.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.92x = 292.50 × 153.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.92x = 44,954.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,954.33/211.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.13

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