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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 294.18 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 294.18 and 147.78 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 294.18 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/294.18 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 294.18 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 43,473.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,473.92/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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