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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.88, 293.62 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.88, 293.62 and 147.32 is: 203.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.88 : 293.62 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.88/293.62 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.88x = 293.62 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.88x = 43,256.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,256.10/212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.19

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