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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.67, 293.49 and 147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.67, 293.49 and 147.20 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.67 : 293.49 = 147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.67/293.49 = 147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.67x = 293.49 × 147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.67x = 43,200.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,200.26/212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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