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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.19, 294.38 and 147.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.19, 294.38 and 147.58 is: 203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.19 : 294.38 = 147.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.19/294.38 = 147.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.19x = 294.38 × 147.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.19x = 43,444.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,444.60/213.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.78

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