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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.43, 293.21 and 150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.43, 293.21 and 150.25 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.43 : 293.21 = 150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.43/293.21 = 150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.43x = 293.21 × 150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.43x = 44,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,054.80/212.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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