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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.73, 293.67 and 150.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.73, 293.67 and 150.61 is: 207.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.73 : 293.67 = 150.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.73/293.67 = 150.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.73x = 293.67 × 150.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.73x = 44,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,229.64/212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.91

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