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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.74, 294.91 and 147.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.74, 294.91 and 147.49 is: 203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.74 : 294.91 = 147.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.74/294.91 = 147.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.74x = 294.91 × 147.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.74x = 43,495.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,495.17/213.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.50

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