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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 292.34 and 146.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 292.34 and 146.46 is: 201.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 292.34 = 146.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/292.34 = 146.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 292.34 × 146.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 42,816.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,816.12/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.91

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