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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.70, 318.57 and 147.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.70, 318.57 and 147.54 is: 220.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.70 : 318.57 = 147.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.70/318.57 = 147.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.70x = 318.57 × 147.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.70x = 47,001.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,001.82/212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.98

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