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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.93, 293.73 and 150.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.93, 293.73 and 150.83 is: 208.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.93 : 293.73 = 150.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.93/293.73 = 150.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.93x = 293.73 × 150.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.93x = 44,302.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,302.36/212.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.06

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