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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.39, 293.22 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.39, 293.22 and 150.56 is: 207.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.39 : 293.22 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.39/293.22 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.39x = 293.22 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.39x = 44,146.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,146.84/212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.86

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