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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.40, 292.95 and 159.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.40, 292.95 and 159.96 is: 220.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.40 : 292.95 = 159.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.40/292.95 = 159.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.40x = 292.95 × 159.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.40x = 46,860.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,860.28/212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.62

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