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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 317.85 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 317.85 and 147.78 is: 221.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 317.85 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/317.85 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 317.85 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 46,971.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,971.87/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.52

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