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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.12, 292.60 and 156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.12, 292.60 and 156.84 is: 216.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.12 : 292.60 = 156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.12/292.60 = 156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.12x = 292.60 × 156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.12x = 45,891.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,891.38/212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.35

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