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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.04, 293.90 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.04, 293.90 and 147.42 is: 203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.04 : 293.90 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.04/293.90 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.04x = 293.90 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.04x = 43,326.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,326.74/213.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.37

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