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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.75, 293.33 and 157.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.75, 293.33 and 157.39 is: 217.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.75 : 293.33 = 157.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.75/293.33 = 157.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.75x = 293.33 × 157.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.75x = 46,167.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,167.16/212.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.00

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