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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.14, 293.94 and 147.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.14, 293.94 and 147.53 is: 203.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.14 : 293.94 = 147.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.14/293.94 = 147.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.14x = 293.94 × 147.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.14x = 43,363.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,363.50/213.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.46

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