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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.12, 292.48 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.12, 292.48 and 150.16 is: 207.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.12 : 292.48 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.12/292.48 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.12x = 292.48 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.12x = 43,918.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,918.80/212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.05

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