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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 292.86 and 154.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 292.86 and 154.08 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 292.86 = 154.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/292.86 = 154.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 292.86 × 154.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 45,123.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,123.87/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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