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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.91, 293.43 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.91, 293.43 and 147.30 is: 203.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.91 : 293.43 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.91/293.43 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.91x = 293.43 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.91x = 43,222.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,222.24/212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.01

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