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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.38, 293.16 and 154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.38, 293.16 and 154.24 is: 212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.38 : 293.16 = 154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.38/293.16 = 154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.38x = 293.16 × 154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.38x = 45,217.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,217.00/212.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.91

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