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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.32, 292.70 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.32, 292.70 and 149.96 is: 206.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.32 : 292.70 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.32/292.70 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.32x = 292.70 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.32x = 43,893.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,893.29/212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.73

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