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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.97, 294.03 and 150.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.97, 294.03 and 150.87 is: 208.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.97 : 294.03 = 150.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.97/294.03 = 150.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.97x = 294.03 × 150.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.97x = 44,360.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,360.31/212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.29

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