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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.30, 292.88 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.30, 292.88 and 150.12 is: 207.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.30 : 292.88 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.30/292.88 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.30x = 292.88 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.30x = 43,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,967.15/212.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.10

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