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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.41, 292.80 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.41, 292.80 and 150.04 is: 206.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.41 : 292.80 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.41/292.80 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.41x = 292.80 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.41x = 43,931.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,931.71/212.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.83

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