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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.60, 293.26 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.60, 293.26 and 154.28 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.60 : 293.26 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.60/293.26 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.60x = 293.26 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.60x = 45,244.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,244.15/212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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