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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.43, 293.19 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.43, 293.19 and 157.32 is: 217.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.43 : 293.19 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.43/293.19 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.43x = 293.19 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.43x = 46,124.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,124.65/212.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.13

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