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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.90, 293.88 and 163.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.90, 293.88 and 163.88 is: 226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.90 : 293.88 = 163.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.90/293.88 = 163.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.90x = 293.88 × 163.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.90x = 48,161.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,161.05/212.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.21

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