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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.69, 293.54 and 157.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.69, 293.54 and 157.34 is: 217.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.69 : 293.54 = 157.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.69/293.54 = 157.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.69x = 293.54 × 157.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.69x = 46,183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,183.33/212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.14

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