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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.20, 294.16 and 154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.20, 294.16 and 154.27 is: 212.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.20 : 294.16 = 154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.20/294.16 = 154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.20x = 294.16 × 154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.20x = 45,378.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,378.94/213.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.85

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