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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.09, 292.50 and 146.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.09, 292.50 and 146.59 is: 202.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.09 : 292.50 = 146.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.09/292.50 = 146.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.09x = 292.50 × 146.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.09x = 42,876.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,876.84/212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.17

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