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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.72, 293.63 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.72, 293.63 and 147.11 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.72 : 293.63 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.72/293.63 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.72x = 293.63 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.72x = 43,193.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,193.71/212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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