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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.40, 293.13 and 147

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.40, 293.13 and 147 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.40 : 293.13 = 147 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.40/293.13 = 147/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.40x = 293.13 × 147
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.40x = 43,090.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,090.11/212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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