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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.20, 292.74 and 154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.20, 292.74 and 154 is: 212.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.20 : 292.74 = 154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.20/292.74 = 154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.20x = 292.74 × 154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.20x = 45,081.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,081.96/212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.45

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