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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.10, 292.23 and 146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.10, 292.23 and 146.49 is: 201.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.10 : 292.23 = 146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.10/292.23 = 146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.10x = 292.23 × 146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.10x = 42,808.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,808.77/212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.83

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