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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.87, 293.96 and 150.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.87, 293.96 and 150.91 is: 208.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.87 : 293.96 = 150.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.87/293.96 = 150.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.87x = 293.96 × 150.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.87x = 44,361.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,361.50/212.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.40

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