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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.56, 293.00 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.56, 293.00 and 150.26 is: 207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.56 : 293.00 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.56/293.00 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.56x = 293.00 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.56x = 44,023.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,023.96/212.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.12

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