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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.23, 294.03 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.23, 294.03 and 147.72 is: 203.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.23 : 294.03 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.23/294.03 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.23x = 294.03 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.23x = 43,434.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,434.11/213.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.70

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