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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.56, 294.66 and 147.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.56, 294.66 and 147.22 is: 203.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.56 : 294.66 = 147.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.56/294.66 = 147.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.56x = 294.66 × 147.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.56x = 43,380.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,380.46/213.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.13

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