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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.08, 292.72 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.08, 292.72 and 146.68 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.08 : 292.72 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.08/292.72 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.08x = 292.72 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.08x = 42,936.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,936.17/212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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