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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.85, 293.86 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.85, 293.86 and 150.75 is: 208.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.85 : 293.86 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.85/293.86 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.85x = 293.86 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.85x = 44,299.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,299.40/212.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.12

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