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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.10, 293.93 and 149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.10, 293.93 and 149.98 is: 206.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.10 : 293.93 = 149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.10/293.93 = 149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.10x = 293.93 × 149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.10x = 44,082.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,082.87/213.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.86

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