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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.98, 292.68 and 153.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.98, 292.68 and 153.78 is: 212.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.98 : 292.68 = 153.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.98/292.68 = 153.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.98x = 292.68 × 153.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.98x = 45,008.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,008.33/211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.32

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