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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.34, 292.86 and 153.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.34, 292.86 and 153.18 is: 211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.34 : 292.86 = 153.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.34/292.86 = 153.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.34x = 292.86 × 153.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.34x = 44,860.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,860.29/212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.27

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