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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.04, 293.82 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.04, 293.82 and 147.52 is: 203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.04 : 293.82 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.04/293.82 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.04x = 293.82 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.04x = 43,344.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,344.33/213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.46

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