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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.45, 294.39 and 148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.45, 294.39 and 148.16 is: 204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.45 : 294.39 = 148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.45/294.39 = 148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.45x = 294.39 × 148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.45x = 43,615.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,615.35/213.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.34

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