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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.24, 293.94 and 154.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.24, 293.94 and 154.02 is: 212.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.24 : 293.94 = 154.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.24/293.94 = 154.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.24x = 293.94 × 154.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.24x = 45,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,272.64/213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.31

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