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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.83, 294.03 and 147.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.83, 294.03 and 147.56 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.83 : 294.03 = 147.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.83/294.03 = 147.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.83x = 294.03 × 147.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.83x = 43,385.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,385.60/212.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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