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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.70, 318.36 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.70, 318.36 and 147.78 is: 221.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.70 : 318.36 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.70/318.36 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.70x = 318.36 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.70x = 47,047.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,047.24/212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.19

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