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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.81, 293.74 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.81, 293.74 and 147.33 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.81 : 293.74 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.81/293.74 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.81x = 293.74 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.81x = 43,276.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,276.35/212.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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