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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.14, 294.24 and 147.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.14, 294.24 and 147.10 is: 203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.14 : 294.24 = 147.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.14/294.24 = 147.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.14x = 294.24 × 147.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.14x = 43,282.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,282.70/213.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.07

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