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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.85, 293.88 and 149.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.85, 293.88 and 149.99 is: 207.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.85 : 293.88 = 149.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.85/293.88 = 149.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.85x = 293.88 × 149.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.85x = 44,077.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,077.59/212.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.08

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