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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.28, 294.06 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.28, 294.06 and 154.96 is: 213.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.28 : 294.06 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.28/294.06 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.28x = 294.06 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.28x = 45,567.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,567.54/213.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.65

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