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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.20, 292.97 and 146.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.20, 292.97 and 146.90 is: 202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.20 : 292.97 = 146.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.20/292.97 = 146.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.20x = 292.97 × 146.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.20x = 43,038.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,038.39/212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.82

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