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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.43, 293.11 and 157.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.43, 293.11 and 157.15 is: 216.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.43 : 293.11 = 157.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.43/293.11 = 157.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.43x = 293.11 × 157.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.43x = 46,062.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,062.24/212.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.83

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