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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.70, 294.93 and 147.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.70, 294.93 and 147.31 is: 203.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.70 : 294.93 = 147.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.70/294.93 = 147.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.70x = 294.93 × 147.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.70x = 43,446.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,446.14/213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.30

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