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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.77, 293.30 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.77, 293.30 and 150.41 is: 207.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.77 : 293.30 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.77/293.30 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.77x = 293.30 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.77x = 44,113.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,113.79/212.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.34

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