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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.01, 317.87 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.01, 317.87 and 147.41 is: 221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.01 : 317.87 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.01/317.87 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.01x = 317.87 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.01x = 46,857.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,857.22/212.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.01

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