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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.46, 294.51 and 151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.46, 294.51 and 151.24 is: 208.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.46 : 294.51 = 151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.46/294.51 = 151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.46x = 294.51 × 151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.46x = 44,541.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,541.69/213.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.67

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