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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.08, 298.28 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.08, 298.28 and 147.12 is: 203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.08 : 298.28 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.08/298.28 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.08x = 298.28 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.08x = 43,882.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,882.95/216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.09

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