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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.39, 293.05 and 146.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.39, 293.05 and 146.06 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.39 : 293.05 = 146.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.39/293.05 = 146.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.39x = 293.05 × 146.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.39x = 42,802.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,802.88/212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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