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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.12, 292.88 and 146.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.12, 292.88 and 146.60 is: 202.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.12 : 292.88 = 146.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.12/292.88 = 146.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.12x = 292.88 × 146.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.12x = 42,936.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,936.21/212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.41

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