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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.41, 292.98 and 153.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.41, 292.98 and 153.63 is: 211.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.41 : 292.98 = 153.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.41/292.98 = 153.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.41x = 292.98 × 153.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.41x = 45,010.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,010.52/212.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.90

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