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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.27, 293.15 and 156.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.27, 293.15 and 156.92 is: 216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.27 : 293.15 = 156.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.27/293.15 = 156.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.27x = 293.15 × 156.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.27x = 46,000.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,000.02/212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.71

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