Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.20, 294 and 151
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 213.20, 294 and 151 is: 208.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213.20 : 294 = 151 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213.20/294 = 151/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213.20x = 294 × 151 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213.20x = 44,394 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 44,394/213.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 208.23
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