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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.07, 319.09 and 147.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.07, 319.09 and 147.89 is: 221.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.07 : 319.09 = 147.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.07/319.09 = 147.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.07x = 319.09 × 147.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.07x = 47,190.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,190.22/213.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.48

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