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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.44, 293.32 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.44, 293.32 and 147.08 is: 203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.44 : 293.32 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.44/293.32 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.44x = 293.32 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.44x = 43,141.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,141.51/212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.08

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