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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 292.44 and 146.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 292.44 and 146.48 is: 202.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 292.44 = 146.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/292.44 = 146.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 292.44 × 146.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 42,836.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,836.61/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.06

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