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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 293.25 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 293.25 and 147.12 is: 203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 293.25 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/293.25 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 293.25 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 43,142.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,142.94/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.24

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