Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.24, 293.82 and 144.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 213.24, 293.82 and 144.12 is: 198.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
213.24 : 293.82 = 144.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
213.24/293.82 = 144.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
213.24x = 293.82 × 144.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
213.24x = 42,345.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 42,345.34/213.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 198.58
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