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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.06, 293.72 and 147.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.06, 293.72 and 147.46 is: 203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.06 : 293.72 = 147.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.06/293.72 = 147.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.06x = 293.72 × 147.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.06x = 43,311.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,311.95/213.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.29

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