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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.36, 294.48 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.36, 294.48 and 148.08 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.36 : 294.48 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.36/294.48 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.36x = 294.48 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.36x = 43,606.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,606.60/213.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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