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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.73, 295.08 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.73, 295.08 and 147.44 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.73 : 295.08 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.73/295.08 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.73x = 295.08 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.73x = 43,506.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,506.60/213.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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