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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 292.86 and 146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 292.86 and 146.61 is: 202.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 292.86 = 146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/292.86 = 146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 292.86 × 146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 42,936.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,936.20/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.32

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