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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.08, 294.10 and 146.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.08, 294.10 and 146.79 is: 202.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.08 : 294.10 = 146.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.08/294.10 = 146.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.08x = 294.10 × 146.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.08x = 43,170.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,170.57/213.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.61

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