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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.24, 294.08 and 154.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.24, 294.08 and 154.21 is: 212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.24 : 294.08 = 154.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.24/294.08 = 154.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.24x = 294.08 × 154.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.24x = 45,350.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,350.08/213.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.67

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