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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.44, 292.89 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.44, 292.89 and 150.16 is: 207.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.44 : 292.89 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.44/292.89 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.44x = 292.89 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.44x = 43,980.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,980.36/212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.02

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