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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.42, 293.28 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.42, 293.28 and 154.10 is: 212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.42 : 293.28 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.42/293.28 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.42x = 293.28 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.42x = 45,194.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,194.45/212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.76

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