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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213, 293.82 and 147.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213, 293.82 and 147.48 is: 203.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 293.82 = 147.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/293.82 = 147.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 293.82 × 147.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 43,332.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,332.57/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.44

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