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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.55, 293.34 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.55, 293.34 and 150.44 is: 207.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.55 : 293.34 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.55/293.34 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.55x = 293.34 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.55x = 44,128.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,128.60/212.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.62

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