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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.78, 293.52 and 146.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.78, 293.52 and 146.40 is: 201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.78 : 293.52 = 146.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.78/293.52 = 146.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.78x = 293.52 × 146.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.78x = 42,971.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,971.33/212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.95

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