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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.80, 293.60 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.80, 293.60 and 157.64 is: 217.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.80 : 293.60 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.80/293.60 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.80x = 293.60 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.80x = 46,283.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,283.10/212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.50

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