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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.46, 294.41 and 154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.46, 294.41 and 154.46 is: 213.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.46 : 294.41 = 154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.46/294.41 = 154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.46x = 294.41 × 154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.46x = 45,473.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,473.60/213.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.03

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