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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.84, 293.58 and 157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.84, 293.58 and 157.52 is: 217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.84 : 293.58 = 157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.84/293.58 = 157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.84x = 293.58 × 157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.84x = 46,244.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,244.72/212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.27

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