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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.09, 293.88 and 147.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.09, 293.88 and 147.61 is: 203.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.09 : 293.88 = 147.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.09/293.88 = 147.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.09x = 293.88 × 147.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.09x = 43,379.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,379.63/213.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.57

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