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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.62, 293.13 and 162.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.62, 293.13 and 162.85 is: 224.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.62 : 293.13 = 162.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.62/293.13 = 162.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.62x = 293.13 × 162.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.62x = 47,736.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,736.22/212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.51

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