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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.75, 293.42 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.75, 293.42 and 150.56 is: 207.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.75 : 293.42 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.75/293.42 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.75x = 293.42 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.75x = 44,175.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,175.10/212.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.64

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