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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.66, 292.85 and 147.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.66, 292.85 and 147.05 is: 202.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.66 : 292.85 = 147.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.66/292.85 = 147.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.66x = 292.85 × 147.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.66x = 43,061.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,061.39/212.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.49

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