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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.04, 293.58 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.04, 293.58 and 147.44 is: 203.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.04 : 293.58 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.04/293.58 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.04x = 293.58 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.04x = 43,285.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,285.44/213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.18

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