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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.15, 292.68 and 146.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.15, 292.68 and 146.54 is: 202.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.15 : 292.68 = 146.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.15/292.68 = 146.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.15x = 292.68 × 146.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.15x = 42,890.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,890.06/212.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.17

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