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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.03, 292.50 and 146.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.03, 292.50 and 146.42 is: 201.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.03 : 292.50 = 146.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.03/292.50 = 146.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.03x = 292.50 × 146.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.03x = 42,829.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,829.13/212.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.99

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