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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.24, 294.12 and 147.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.24, 294.12 and 147.76 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.24 : 294.12 = 147.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.24/294.12 = 147.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.24x = 294.12 × 147.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.24x = 43,459.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,459.17/213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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