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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.80, 293.34 and 150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.80, 293.34 and 150.45 is: 207.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.80 : 293.34 = 150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.80/293.34 = 150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.80x = 293.34 × 150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.80x = 44,133.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,133.00/212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.39

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