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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.07, 292.46 and 156.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.07, 292.46 and 156.94 is: 216.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.07 : 292.46 = 156.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.07/292.46 = 156.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.07x = 292.46 × 156.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.07x = 45,899.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,899.06/212.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.44

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