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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 293.86 and 147.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.12, 293.86 and 147.52 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.12 : 293.86 = 147.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.12/293.86 = 147.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.12x = 293.86 × 147.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.12x = 43,350.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,350.23/213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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