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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.74, 293.66 and 150.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.74, 293.66 and 150.61 is: 207.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.74 : 293.66 = 150.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.74/293.66 = 150.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.74x = 293.66 × 150.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.74x = 44,228.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,228.13/212.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.90

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