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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.53, 294.48 and 147.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.53, 294.48 and 147.92 is: 203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.53 : 294.48 = 147.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.53/294.48 = 147.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.53x = 294.48 × 147.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.53x = 43,558.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,558.01/213.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.99

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