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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213, 293.94 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213, 293.94 and 144.04 is: 198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213 : 293.94 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213/293.94 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213x = 293.94 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213x = 42,339.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,339.12/213
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.78

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