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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.05, 318.98 and 147.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.05, 318.98 and 147.62 is: 221.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.05 : 318.98 = 147.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.05/318.98 = 147.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.05x = 318.98 × 147.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.05x = 47,085.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,085.49/213.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.01

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