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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 292.68 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 292.68 and 153.24 is: 211.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 292.68 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/292.68 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 292.68 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 44,850.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,850.28/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.28

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