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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.91, 299.44 and 147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.91, 299.44 and 147.33 is: 203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.91 : 299.44 = 147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.91/299.44 = 147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.91x = 299.44 × 147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.91x = 44,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,116.50/216.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.39

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