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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.20, 294.35 and 147.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.20, 294.35 and 147.90 is: 204.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.20 : 294.35 = 147.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.20/294.35 = 147.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.20x = 294.35 × 147.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.20x = 43,534.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,534.37/213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.19

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