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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.08, 292.56 and 153.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.08, 292.56 and 153.04 is: 211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.08 : 292.56 = 153.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.08/292.56 = 153.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.08x = 292.56 × 153.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.08x = 44,773.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,773.38/212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.12

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