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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.70, 293.91 and 154.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.70, 293.91 and 154.38 is: 213.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.70 : 293.91 = 154.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.70/293.91 = 154.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.70x = 293.91 × 154.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.70x = 45,373.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,373.83/212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.32

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