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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.05, 292.44 and 146.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.05, 292.44 and 146.58 is: 202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.05 : 292.44 = 146.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.05/292.44 = 146.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.05x = 292.44 × 146.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.05x = 42,865.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,865.86/212.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.15

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