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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.94, 293.36 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.94, 293.36 and 147.33 is: 202.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.94 : 293.36 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.94/293.36 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.94x = 293.36 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.94x = 43,219.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,219.99/212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.97

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