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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.60, 293.93 and 147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.60, 293.93 and 147.59 is: 204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.60 : 293.93 = 147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.60/293.93 = 147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.60x = 293.93 × 147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.60x = 43,378.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,378.92/212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.04

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