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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.25, 292.91 and 150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.25, 292.91 and 150.15 is: 207.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.25 : 292.91 = 150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.25/292.91 = 150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.25x = 292.91 × 150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.25x = 43,979.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,979.69/212.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.21

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