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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.32, 293 and 153.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.32, 293 and 153.42 is: 211.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.32 : 293 = 153.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.32/293 = 153.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.32x = 293 × 153.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.32x = 44,952.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,952.06/212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.72

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