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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.60, 294.90 and 147.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.60, 294.90 and 147.42 is: 203.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.60 : 294.90 = 147.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.60/294.90 = 147.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.60x = 294.90 × 147.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.60x = 43,474.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,474.16/213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.53

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