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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.47, 292.97 and 153.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.47, 292.97 and 153.39 is: 211.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.47 : 292.97 = 153.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.47/292.97 = 153.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.47x = 292.97 × 153.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.47x = 44,939.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,939.29/212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.51

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