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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.12, 292.60 and 157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.12, 292.60 and 157 is: 216.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.12 : 292.60 = 157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.12/292.60 = 157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.12x = 292.60 × 157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.12x = 45,938.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,938.20/212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.57

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