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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.45, 292.91 and 157.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.45, 292.91 and 157.16 is: 216.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.45 : 292.91 = 157.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.45/292.91 = 157.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.45x = 292.91 × 157.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.45x = 46,031.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,031.49/212.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.67

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