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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.65, 293.10 and 147.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.65, 293.10 and 147.04 is: 202.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.65 : 293.10 = 147.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.65/293.10 = 147.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.65x = 293.10 × 147.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.65x = 43,097.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,097.42/212.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.67

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