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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.53, 293.22 and 146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.53, 293.22 and 146.92 is: 202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.53 : 293.22 = 146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.53/293.22 = 146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.53x = 293.22 × 146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.53x = 43,079.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,079.88/212.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.70

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