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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.09, 319.12 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.09, 319.12 and 148.16 is: 221.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.09 : 319.12 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.09/319.12 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.09x = 319.12 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.09x = 47,278.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,278.48/213.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.87

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