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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.24, 292.80 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.24, 292.80 and 150.06 is: 207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.24 : 292.80 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.24/292.80 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.24x = 292.80 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.24x = 43,937.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,937.57/212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.02

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