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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.36, 293.16 and 146.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.36, 293.16 and 146.94 is: 202.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.36 : 293.16 = 146.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.36/293.16 = 146.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.36x = 293.16 × 146.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.36x = 43,076.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,076.93/212.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.85

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