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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.33, 294.49 and 144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.33, 294.49 and 144.37 is: 199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.33 : 294.49 = 144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.33/294.49 = 144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.33x = 294.49 × 144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.33x = 42,515.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,515.52/213.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.29

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