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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.40, 292.80 and 146.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.40, 292.80 and 146.78 is: 202.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.40 : 292.80 = 146.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.40/292.80 = 146.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.40x = 292.80 × 146.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.40x = 42,977.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,977.18/212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.34

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