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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 292.74 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 292.74 and 156.84 is: 216.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 292.74 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/292.74 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 292.74 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 45,913.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,913.34/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.53

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