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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.27, 292.55 and 153.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.27, 292.55 and 153.95 is: 212.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.27 : 292.55 = 153.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.27/292.55 = 153.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.27x = 292.55 × 153.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.27x = 45,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,035.84/212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.17

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