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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.31, 292.75 and 150.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.31, 292.75 and 150.03 is: 206.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.31 : 292.75 = 150.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.31/292.75 = 150.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.31x = 292.75 × 150.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.31x = 43,920.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,920.91/212.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.87

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