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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.96, 293.51 and 157.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.96, 293.51 and 157.61 is: 217.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.96 : 293.51 = 157.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.96/293.51 = 157.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.96x = 293.51 × 157.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.96x = 46,261.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,261.24/212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.23

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