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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.16, 292.58 and 156.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.16, 292.58 and 156.72 is: 216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.16 : 292.58 = 156.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.16/292.58 = 156.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.16x = 292.58 × 156.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.16x = 45,853.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,853.14/212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.13

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