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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.86, 294.86 and 147.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.86, 294.86 and 147.35 is: 203.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.86 : 294.86 = 147.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.86/294.86 = 147.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.86x = 294.86 × 147.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.86x = 43,448.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,448.73/213.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.16

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