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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.35, 294.96 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.35, 294.96 and 148.34 is: 205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.35 : 294.96 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.35/294.96 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.35x = 294.96 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.35x = 43,752.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,752.89/213.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.08

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