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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.19, 292.71 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.19, 292.71 and 154.02 is: 212.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.19 : 292.71 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.19/292.71 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.19x = 292.71 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.19x = 45,083.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,083.19/212.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.47

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