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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.58, 292.92 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.58, 292.92 and 157.23 is: 216.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.58 : 292.92 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.58/292.92 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.58x = 292.92 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.58x = 46,055.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,055.81/212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.65

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