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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 292.25 and 165.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 292.25 and 165.36 is: 227.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 292.25 = 165.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/292.25 = 165.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 292.25 × 165.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 48,327.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,327.44/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.89

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