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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.08, 292.71 and 159.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.08, 292.71 and 159.89 is: 220.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.08 : 292.71 = 159.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.08/292.71 = 159.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.08x = 292.71 × 159.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.08x = 46,799.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,799.14/212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.67

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