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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.11, 292.78 and 162.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.11, 292.78 and 162.92 is: 224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.11 : 292.78 = 162.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.11/292.78 = 162.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.11x = 292.78 × 162.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.11x = 47,700.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,700.65/212.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.89

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